Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett

[Riklaa]

Anna of the Five Towns
by Arnold Bennett
dramatised by Helen Edmundson

Broadcast Sun 6 and 13 March 2011, Classic Serial

160/44; 131 MB total; sound quality excellent

A powerful story of love, tyranny and rebellion set against the vitality and harshness of life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the late nineteenth century.

 

Anna.....Charlotte Riley
Tellwright.....David Schofield
Young Agnes.....Emilia Harker
William Price.....Michael Socha
Henry Mynors.....Lee Williams
Titus Price.....James Masters
Revivalist.....Andrew Westfield
Beatrice/Older Agnes.....Rosina Carbone
Mrs Sutton.....Olwen May
Mr Sutton/Coroner.....Jonathan Keeble
Sarah Vodrey.....Jacqueline Redgwell

Directed by Nadia Molinari


Episode 1 of 2
   Brought up in the repressive tradition of Methodism by her miserly father, Anna Tellwright dreams of independence and freedom. On coming of age she learns that she is to inherit a fortune and realises that she is loved by the charismatic Henry Mynors. But with the money comes responsibility and a growing bond with one of her tenants William Price.

 

 

 

Bennett,Arnold - Anna of the Five Towns pt1 2011-03-06.mp3

[Robert Flood]

Excellent production, acting, and story.

Thanks,

Bob

[Robert Flood]

Rick -

Thanks again for a wonderful offering.  I am looking forward to enjoying them today.

Bob

[Riklaa]

Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett

Episode 2 of 2
   Having inherited a fortune on her twenty first birthday Anna Tellwright begins to gain independence and freedom. But on her return from an eventful holiday with the Suttons and Henry Mynors her joy is marred by some shocking news about one of her tenant's Titus Price. Anna's growing concern for his son William leads her to a defiant act that threatens everything.

Bennett,Arnold - Anna of the Five Towns pt2 2011-03-13.mp3

[abby]

Thanks!