Crossriggs, By Jane And Mary Findlater

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20200420

In the early 1900s Alexandra Hope is on the cusp of the modern - but the sleepy Scottish village of Crossriggs is not the place for an unconventional woman.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater

Reader Rosalind Sydney

Producer Eilidh McCreadie

Quick-witted Alex Hope struggles with the restrictions of early 20th century village life.

20200421

With sister Matilda and her children back in Crossriggs, Alex must find a way to improve the family finances. Her well-meaning friends and neighbours can see an obvious solution - but unconventional Alex relishes her single status.

Read by Rosalind Sydney

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater

Producer Eilidh McCreadie

20200422

Alex's diligent labours have put the Hope family on a better financial footing as a new arrival to Crossriggs shakes up the sleepy village.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater

Reader Rosalind Sydney

Producer Eilidh McCreadie

The Hope family are solvent once more thanks to Alex's labours.

20200423

Alex is furious when her father Old Hopeful leads the family to the brink of poverty again.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater

Reader Rosalind Sydney

Producer Eilidh McCreadie

Alex is furious when her father's carelessness leaves the family on the financial brink.

20200424

Much to the bemusement of her family and community, Alex does her best to stave off the attention of several eligible young men.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater

Reader Rosalind Sydney

Producer Eilidh McCreadie

Alex does her best to stave off the attention of suitors as her bemused family look on.

20200427

As Crossriggs celebrates a long-awaited wedding, Alex Hope is surprised by the emotions that she feels.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater

Reader Rosalind Sydney

Producer Eilidh McCreadie

As Crossriggs prepares for a wedding, Alex considers her position.

20200428

As Alex revels in the few freedoms afforded a single woman in Crossriggs, a friendship takes an unexpected turn.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater

Reader Rosalind Sydney

Producer Eilidh McCreadie

A close friendship takes an unexpected turn as Alex tries to hold on to her single status.

20200429

The community of Crossriggs waits with bated breath as a life hangs in the balance.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater

Reader Rosalind Sydney

Producer Eilidh McCreadie

20200430

Despite being estranged from her friend Van, Alex Hope is distraught when he goes missing.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater

Reader Rosalind Sydney

Producer Eilidh McCreadie

Despite being estranged from her friend Van, Alex is distraught when he goes missing.

20200501

Torn apart by her love for married neighbour Robert and mourning her friend Van, Alex has left Crossriggs to become a companion for her demanding Aunt Clara.

Written by Jane and Mary Findlater

Reader Rosalind Sydney

Producer Eilidh McCreadie

In an attempt to escape her sorrows, Alex takes up a post as companion to Aunt Clara.

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Comments
01	20200420	In the early 1900s Alexandra Hope is on the cusp of the modern - but the sleepy Scottish village of Crossriggs is not the place for an unconventional woman. Written by Jane and Mary Findlater Reader Rosalind Sydney Producer Eilidh McCreadie Quick-witted Alex Hope struggles with the restrictions of early 20th century village life.
02	20200421	With sister Matilda and her children back in Crossriggs, Alex must find a way to improve the family finances. Her well-meaning friends and neighbours can see an obvious solution - but unconventional Alex relishes her single status. Read by Rosalind Sydney Written by Jane and Mary Findlater Producer Eilidh McCreadie
03	20200422	Alex's diligent labours have put the Hope family on a better financial footing as a new arrival to Crossriggs shakes up the sleepy village. Written by Jane and Mary Findlater Reader Rosalind Sydney Producer Eilidh McCreadie The Hope family are solvent once more thanks to Alex's labours.
04	20200423	Alex is furious when her father Old Hopeful leads the family to the brink of poverty again. Written by Jane and Mary Findlater Reader Rosalind Sydney Producer Eilidh McCreadie Alex is furious when her father's carelessness leaves the family on the financial brink.
05	20200424	Much to the bemusement of her family and community, Alex does her best to stave off the attention of several eligible young men. Written by Jane and Mary Findlater Reader Rosalind Sydney Producer Eilidh McCreadie Alex does her best to stave off the attention of suitors as her bemused family look on.
06	20200427	As Crossriggs celebrates a long-awaited wedding, Alex Hope is surprised by the emotions that she feels. Written by Jane and Mary Findlater Reader Rosalind Sydney Producer Eilidh McCreadie As Crossriggs prepares for a wedding, Alex considers her position.
07	20200428	As Alex revels in the few freedoms afforded a single woman in Crossriggs, a friendship takes an unexpected turn. Written by Jane and Mary Findlater Reader Rosalind Sydney Producer Eilidh McCreadie A close friendship takes an unexpected turn as Alex tries to hold on to her single status.
08	20200429	The community of Crossriggs waits with bated breath as a life hangs in the balance. Written by Jane and Mary Findlater Reader Rosalind Sydney Producer Eilidh McCreadie
09	20200430	Despite being estranged from her friend Van, Alex Hope is distraught when he goes missing. Written by Jane and Mary Findlater Reader Rosalind Sydney Producer Eilidh McCreadie Despite being estranged from her friend Van, Alex is distraught when he goes missing.
10	20200501	Torn apart by her love for married neighbour Robert and mourning her friend Van, Alex has left Crossriggs to become a companion for her demanding Aunt Clara. Written by Jane and Mary Findlater Reader Rosalind Sydney Producer Eilidh McCreadie In an attempt to escape her sorrows, Alex takes up a post as companion to Aunt Clara.