Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | There Once Was An Ugly Duckling | 19920610 | 20240827 (BBC7) 20240828 (BBC7) | In 1960s Swinging London can insecure Georgy deal with becoming the object of desire for two men. Georgy is a freak. She was born ugly and stuffed herself with food until she became fat. Little wonder that, in the era of Twiggy, she feels like the Ugly Duckling. Margaret Forster's 1960s novel adapted by Joe Dunlop, stars Caroline Strong. Georgy - Caroline Strong James - Kenneth Cranham Taxi Driver - Peter Penry-Jones Tristram - Jack Shute Music played by David Chilton, Dave Swift and Mike Bradley. Producer: Adrian Bean First broadcast on Radio 4 in June 1992. 60s Swinging London: insecure Georgy becomes the object of desire for two men In 1960s Swinging London, can insecure Georgy deal with becoming the object of desire for two men? Stars Caroline Strong. 1960s London may be swinging, but Georgy feels a freak. Young, gregarious and fun - but she was born ugly - and stuffed herself with food until she became fat. Margaret Forster's 1960s time-capsule novel. Starring Caroline Strong. Dramatised in six parts by Joe Dunlop. In 1960s Swinging London: insecure Georgy feels like a freak. |
| 02 | Plaingirl And The Beast | 19920617 | 20240828 (BBC7) 20240829 (BBC7) | Swinging 60s London: James makes Georgy an offer she can't possibly accept. Or can she? 'Mirror, mirror on the wall - am I the ugliest one of all?' Margaret Forster's 1960s novel adapted by Joe Dunlop, starring Caroline Strong and Kenneth Graham. Georgy - Caroline Strong James - Kenneth Cranham Waiter - Peter Penry-Jones Tristram - Jack Shute Music played by David Chilton and Dave Swift. Producer/Director: Adrian Bean First broadcast on Radio 4 in June 1992. James makes Georgy an offer she can't possibly accept. Or can she? Stars Caroline Strong and Kenneth Cranham. |
| 03 | Fairy Wedding | 19920624 | 20240829 (BBC7) 20240830 (BBC7) | Swinging Sixties London: as Meredith and Jos plan to marry, James waits on Georgy to answer his offer. Jos and Meredith are getting married, so it will all end happily ever after? There's just one problem - they don't really like each other. But James likes Georgy, and he's still waiting for an answer. Margaret Forster's 1960s novel adapted by Joe Dunlop, starring Caroline Strong and Kenneth Graham. Georgy - Caroline Strong James - Kenneth Cranham Nurse - Siriol Jenkins Tristram - Jack Shute Music played by David Chilton and Dave Swift. Producer: Adrian Bean First broadcast on Radio 4 in June 1992. Meredith and Jos plan to marry, and James waits on Georgy's answer. Meredith and Jos plan to marry, James waits on Georgy to answer his offer. Stars Caroline Strong. Margaret Forster's swinging 1960s time-capsule novel. Starring Caroline Strong and Kenneth Cranham. Dramatised by Joe Dunlop. Meredith and Jos plan to marry, James waits on Georgy's answer. |
| 04 | Plaingirl And The Huntsman | 19920701 | 20240830 (BBC7) 20240831 (BBC7) | Swinging Sixties London: Meredith does not want her baby daughter. Can Georgy and Jos possibly save her? I want you to take the baby deep into the forest and kill her!' In a desperate attempt to regain her beauty, Meredith orders the despatch of her baby. Can Georgy save her... Margaret Forster's 1960s novel adapted by Joe Dunlop, starring Caroline Strong and Kenneth Graham. Georgy - Carollne Strong James - Kenneth Cranham Sister - Joanna Wake Nurse - Siriol Jenkins Tristram - Jack Shute Producer/Director: Adrian Bean First broadcast on Radio 4 in July 1992. Meredith does not want her baby daughter. Can Georgy save her? Meredith does not want her baby daughter. Can Georgy and Jos possibly save her? Stars Caroline Strong. |
| 05 | Georgy's Girl | 19920708 | 20240902 (BBC7) 20240903 (BBC7) | Meredith is back from hospital, so how are Georgy and Jos going to tell her that they are in love? And with the death of Mrs Leamington , James is making plans for the future, and for his Georgy girl ... Margaret Forster's 1960s novel adapted by Joe Dunlop, starring Caroline Strong and Kenneth Graham. Georgy - Caroline Strong James - Kenneth Cranham Gerald - Peter Penry Jones Sam - John Webb Tristram - Jack Shute Music played by David Chilton and Dave Swift. Producer/Director: Adrian Bean First broadcast on Radio 4 in July 1992. How are Georgy and Jos going to tell Meredith that they're in love? Meredith is back from hospital. How are Georgy and Jos going to tell her that they're in love? Stars Caroline Strong. And with the death of Mrs Leamington, James is making plans for the future, and for his Georgy girl ... Margaret Forster's swinging 1960s time-capsule novel. Starring Caroline Strong and Kenneth Cranham. Dramatised by Joe Dunlop. Peg - Theresa Streatfield |
| 06 | Fairytales Can Come True | 19920715 | 20240903 (BBC7) 20240904 (BBC7) | Georgy thought that adopting baby Sara would turn the plain girl into the beautiful Princess. But Jos can only see a miserable mess. Is there any hope for Georgy after all? Perhaps a villain might turn into a hero? Margaret Forster's 1960s novel adapted by Joe Dunlop, starring Caroline Strong and Kenneth Graham. Georgy - Caroline Strong James ....Kenneth Cranham Boatman - Peter Gunn Tristram - Jack Shlte Music played by David Chilton and Dave Swift. Producer/Director: Adrian Bean First broadcast on Radio 4 in July 1992. Georgy thought adoption would improve her future prospects... Georgy thought the adoption would turn her into a beautiful Princess. Is there any hope for her future? Stars Caroline Strong. Margaret Forster's swinging 1960s time-capsule novel. Starring Caroline Strong and Kenneth Cranham. Dramatised by Joe Dunlop. Peg - Theresa Streatfield Producer: Adrian Bean |