Gripping full-cast radio dramatisations of four of Charles Dickens' classic masterpieces Charles Dickens is one of the most renowned novelists of all time, and this final volume of the dramatised canon of his work includes some of his most complex and compelling novels.
A Tale of Two Cities Set during the French Revolution, this radio retelling of Dickens powerful story of love, cruelty, violence and redemptionwon the 2012 Bronze Sony Award for Best Drama.
Great Expectations This classic tale explores the turbulent childhood of orphan Pip, his quest to find his true identity, and his growth to maturity through misfortune and misery.
Our Mutual Friend Charles Dickens' last complete novel is a sweeping satire of wealth and corruption, centred around Londons great river Thames.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood In Dickens unfinished masterpiece, the arrival in Cloisterham of Neville and Helena Landless, twins from Ceylon, sets in motion a chain of events which leads to murder.
With a star-studded cast including Robert Lindsay, Douglas Hodge, Geraldine McEwan, Amanda Redman, Alex Jennings and Ian Holm, these BBC radio adaptations are rich in drama, romance, suspense and tragedy.
Cast and credits Written by Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens..................................................................Robe rt Lindsay Jarvis Lorry..................................................................Jonath an Coy Miss Pross..................................................................Alison Steadman Lucie Manette..................................................................Lydi a Wilson Dr Alexandre Manette..................................................................Karl Johnson Charles Darnay..................................................................Andre w Scott Sydney Carton..................................................................Paul Ready Ernest Defarge..................................................................Jame s Lailey Theresa Defarge..................................................................Trac y Wiles Gaspard/Stryver.............................................................. ....Simon Bubb Jerry Cruncher..................................................................Car l Prekopp Joe..................................................................Rikki Lawton Marquis St Evremonde..................................................................Cl ive Merrison Barsad..................................................................Gerar d McDermott Other parts played by Adam Billington, Christopher Webster, Adjoa Andoh, Daniel Cooper, Paul Moriarty, Alex Rivers
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer Dramatised by Mike Walker Music by Lennert Busch Sound production by Anne Bunting First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 26- 30 December 2011
Great Expectations
Pip..................................................................Douglas Hodge Miss Havisham..................................................................Ger aldine McEwan Estella..................................................................Aman da Redman Joe Gardgery..................................................................Jim Carter Mrs Joe..................................................................Maggie Steed Jaggers..................................................................John Shrapnel Wemmick..................................................................Timo thy Bateson Herbert Pocket..................................................................James Simmons Magwitch..................................................................Rob ert Lang Uncle Pumblechook.................................................................. Norman Jones Aged Parent..................................................................Micha el Turner Biddy..................................................................Emma Gregory Bentley Drummle..................................................................Alan Barker Orlick..................................................................Brian Hewlett Other parts played by Fraser Kerr, Gary King, Mark Straker, Norman Jones, Polly Maberley, Terence Edmond, Timothy Carlton, Elizabeth Kelly, Henry Power, Jenny Howe, Auriol Smith, Brett Usher, James Greene, James Simmons, Joanna Myers, Timothy Alcock, Nigel Carrington, Ronald Herdman, Jane Whittenshaw, Stephen Garlick
Directed by Sally Avens Dramatised by Ray Jenkins Music by Malcolm Clarke First broadcast BBC Radio 5 Live, 6 October-22 December 1991
Our Mutual Friend Charles Dickens..................................................................Alex Jennings Bella Wilfer..................................................................Daisy Haggard Lizzie Hexam..................................................................Lizzy Watts John Rokesmith..................................................................Ca rl Prekopp Eugene Wrayburn..................................................................Pat rick Kennedy Mortimer Lightwood..................................................................Ma tt Addis Nicodemus Boffin..................................................................Jason Watkins Mrs Boffin..................................................................Pauli ne Quirke Pa Wilfer..................................................................Phili p Fox Ma Wilfer..................................................................Annab elle Dowler Charlie Hexam..................................................................Adam Arnold Gaffer Hexam..................................................................Malcol m Tierney Silas Wegg..................................................................Lee Ross Aenus Venus..................................................................Stephe n Hogan Rogue Riderhood..................................................................Ja mie Foreman
Other parts played by Paul Rider, Janice Acquah, Lynn Farleigh, Benjamin Askew, Neil Stuke, Nicola Miles-Wildin, Jonathan Tafler
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer Dramatised by Mike Walker Music by Roger Goula First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 9 November-4 December 2009
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
John Jasper..................................................................Ian Holm Edwin Drood..................................................................Mark Payton The Reverend Crisparkle..................................................................G areth Thomas Neville Landless..................................................................Sim on Treves Helena Landless..................................................................Hel ena Breck Deputy..................................................................Susan Sheridan Princess Puffer..................................................................Mary Wimbush Miss Twinkleton..................................................................M argaret Courtenay Rosa Bud..................................................................Moir Leslie Grewgious..................................................................Jo hn Gabriel Bazzard..................................................................John Samson Durdles..................................................................Gord on Gostelow Jeweller..................................................................Joh n Moffatt Joe..................................................................David Goudge Other parts played by Timothy Bateson, Anna Cropper, Marcia King, Michael Cochrane, Vincent Brimble, Timothy Alcock, Margot Boyd, David King, Burt Kwouk, Noriko Aida, Madeline Smith, Hilda Kriseman, Jo Kendall, Anne Jameson, Michael Graham Cox
Directed by Gordon House Concluded by Leon Garfield Dramatised by David Buck Pianist: Nicholas Kok First broadcast BBC Radio 4/BBC World Service 2-30 March 1990
Duration: 21 hours 40 minutes approx.
