Dramatised by Martyn Wade.
1.3: Socially ambitious Arabella Trefoil becomes engaged to a solicitor with a sizeable estate - but soon finds her eye drawn to the wealthier and more exciting Lord Rufford. Encouraged by her overbearing mother, she tries to woo the nobleman while keeping her engagement a secret.
2.3: Having now been kissed twice by Lord Rufford, Arabella decides to escalate her plans to secure his hand in marriage - but must also find a way to break her engagement with John.
3.3: Lord Rufford runs away from Arabella, but she remains determined to marry him - until a piece of distressing news stops her in her tracks.
Cast:
Anthony Trollope.........Robert Glenister
Arabella.........Anna Maxwell Martin
Lady Augustus.........Barbara Flynn
John Morton.........Blake Ritson
Senator Gotobed.........Stuart Milligan
Reginald Morton.........Daniel Rabin
Mrs Morton.........Richenda Carey
Mary.........Penelope Rawlins
Lawrence.........Carl Prekopp
Lord Rufford.........Henry Devas
Mr Bearside.........Sean Baker
Lady Ushant.........Joanna David
Duchess of Mayfair.........Elaine Claxton
Mounser Green.........Jonathan Forbes
Mrs Masters.........Jane Whittenshaw
Lord Augustus.........Gerard McDermott
Produced and Directed by Tracey Neale
Part 1 http://sdrv.ms/17s7nnU
Part 2 http://sdrv.ms/17s7rnw
Part 3 http://sdrv.ms/17s7v6V
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Dear William -
Thank you so much for some really nice offerings. I am looking forward to listening to these tonight.
Bob
Only too pleased to help while away the hours.
Thanks....
My pleasure Abby