Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | New York, New York | 20050822 | 20120409 (BBC7) 20140120 (BBC7) 20160222 (BBC7) 20160223 (BBC7) 20190114 (BBC7) 20190115 (BBC7) 20240701 (BBC7) 20240702 (BBC7) | September, 1945: Anne Welles arrives in New York from sedate Lawrenceville to find that every woman she meets is looking for a husband. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Jacqueline Susann's best selling novel, first published in 1966. Dramatised in ten parts by Yvonne Antrobus. Anne Welles ....Madeleine Potter Neely O'Hara.... Barbara Barnes Henry Bellamy ....Stuart Milligan Allen Cooper ....Walter Lewis Mrs Welles ....Liza Ross Producer: Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2005. Anne heads off to the dazzling lights of post-war New York in search of a career. Anne heads off to the dazzling lights of post-war New York in search of a career in the entertainment industry. Stars Madeleine Potter. Jacqueline Susann's 1960s best seller. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Stars Madeleine Potter as Anne Welles, Barbara Barnes as Neely O'Hara, Stuart Milligan as Henry Bellamy, Walter Lewis as Allen Cooper and Liza Ross as Mrs Welles. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2005. |
| 02 | Meeting Lyon | 20050823 | 20120410 (BBC7) 20140121 (BBC7) 20160223 (BBC7) 20160224 (BBC7) 20190115 (BBC7) 20190116 (BBC7) 20240702 (BBC7) 20240703 (BBC7) | The 1960s best-seller by Jacqueline Susann. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Anne Welles has received a marriage proposal from one of the richest men in New York but is she in love with 'fiancé' Allen? Then, she has to find the firm's new partner Lyon Burke an apartment. He asks her to take him on a guided tour of the flat and then, by way of saying thank you, buys her lunch.... Anne Welles ...Madeleine Potter Neely O'Hara ...Barbara Barnes Henry Bellamy ...Stuart Milligan Lyon Burke ...Jamie Glover Allen Cooper... Walter Lewis Gino Cooper... Nathan Osgood Miss Steinberg Liza Ross Producer Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2005. One of New York's richest men has proposed marriage to Anne. Anne Welles has received a marriage proposal from one of the richest men in New York. Starring Madeleine Potter. One of New York's richest men proposes marriage to Anne. |
| 03 | Another Opening | 20050824 | 20120411 (BBC7) 20140122 (BBC7) 20160224 (BBC7) 20160225 (BBC7) 20190116 (BBC7) 20190117 (BBC7) 20240703 (BBC7) 20240704 (BBC7) | The 1960s best-seller by Jacqueline Susann. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Anne's friend Neely is thrilled to be the understudy for one of the lead roles in Hit the Sky, a new musical and Allen tries to get Anne to agree to a wedding date.... Anne Welles... Madeleine Potter Neely O'Hara ...Barbara Barnes Helen Lawson... Sally Dexter Henry Bellamy ...Stuart Milligan Allen Cooper ...Walter Lewis Gino Cooper ...Nathan Osgood Amelia ...Susan Jameson Producer Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2005. Anne meets famous torch singer Helen, and Neely understudies the lead in a new musical. Neely gets to understudy - while Anne tries to wriggle out of her wedding and meets a famous torch singer. Stars Sally Dexter. |
| 04 | Opportunity Knocks | 20050825 | 20120412 (BBC7) 20140123 (BBC7) 20160225 (BBC7) 20160226 (BBC7) 20190117 (BBC7) 20190118 (BBC7) 20240704 (BBC7) 20240705 (BBC7) | The 1960s best seller by Jacqueline Susann. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Anne takes an irrevocable step in her friendship with Lyon Burke and understudy Neely gets her big chance in the new musical. Anne Welles... Madeleine Potter Neely O'Hara ...Barbara Barnes Helen Lawson ...Sally Dexter Henry Bellamy... Stuart Milligan Lyon Burke ...Jamie Glover Gilbert ...Harry Myers Terry King ...Coleen Prendergast Producer Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2005. Anne's relationship with Lyon grows passionate, and Neely gets her big break. Anne and Lyon's relationship takes a new turn and musical understudy Nelly steps in. Stars Madeleine Potter and Barbara Barnes. |
| 05 | A Falling Out | 20050826 | 20120413 (BBC7) 20140124 (BBC7) 20160226 (BBC7) 20160227 (BBC7) 20190118 (BBC7) 20190119 (BBC7) 20240705 (BBC7) 20240706 (BBC7) | The 1960s best seller by Jacqueline Susann. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Anne confesses her love for Lyon to 'fiancé' Allen. She decides against moving in with Lyon, but finds another option. Anne Welles ...Madeleine Potter Neely O'Hara... Barbara Barnes Helen Lawson ...Sally Dexter Henry Bellamy ...Stuart Milligan Lyon Burke... Jamie Glover Jennifer North... Julia Ford Miss Steinberg... Liza Ross Allen Cooper... Walter Lewis Producer Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2005. Anne's fallen for Lyon Burke, but her friendship with Helen is put to the test. Anne's fallen for handsome Englishman Lyon Burke. Her friendship with singer Helen is put to the test. Stars Madeleine Potter. Anne has fallen for Lyon Burke, but her friendship with Helen is put to the test. |
| 06 | Money Money Money | 20050829 | 20120416 (BBC7) 20140127 (BBC7) 20160229 (BBC7) 20160301 (BBC7) 20190121 (BBC7) 20190122 (BBC7) 20240708 (BBC7) 20240709 (BBC7) | 1945 and war is over. Set on showbiz careers in New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Jacqueline Susann's best selling novel, first published in 1966. Dramatised in fifteen parts by Yvonne Antrobus. Anne Welles ... Madeleine Potter Neely O'Hara... Barbara Barnes Jennifer North ... Julia Ford Jennifer's mother - Susan Jameson Lyon Burke ... Jamie Glover Mel ....Harry Myers Producer: Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2005. Set on showbiz careers in New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together. Set on showbiz careers in New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together. Jacqueline Susann drama with Barbara Barnes. 1945 and war is over. Set on showbiz careers in New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together Jacqueline Susann's 1960s best seller. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Stars Madeleine Potter, Barbara Barnes, Julia Ford, Susan Jameson, Jamie Glover and Harry Myers. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2005. |
| 07 | A Writer's Paradise | 20050830 | 20120417 (BBC7) 20140128 (BBC7) 20160301 (BBC7) 20160302 (BBC7) 20190122 (BBC7) 20190123 (BBC7) 20240709 (BBC7) 20240710 (BBC7) | Jennifer gives Tony an ultimatum and when Lyon visits Anne's family home, he thinks Lawrenceville would be a better environment for his writing craft than back in New York. Jacqueline Susann's 1960s best seller. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Anne Welles... Madeleine Potter Jennifer North... Julia Ford Tony Polar ...John Sharian Lyon Burke ...Jamie Glover Henry Bellamy ...Stuart Milligan Irma ...Susan Jameson Dramatised in fifteen parts by Yvonne Antrobus Producer: Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2005. Jennifer is keen to marry Tony, and Lyon visits Anne's family home in Lawrenceville. Jennifer is keen to marry Tony, and Lyon visits Anne's family home in Lawrenceville. Jacqueline Susann drama with Julia Ford. |
| 08 | Family Strife | 20050831 | 20120418 (BBC7) 20140129 (BBC7) 20160302 (BBC7) 20160303 (BBC7) 20190123 (BBC7) 20190124 (BBC7) 20240710 (BBC7) 20240711 (BBC7) | Newly-married Jennifer visits Neely in Hollywood. Neely's studio schedule is taking its toll on her life and marriage. Jennifer is pregnant but then discovers husband Tony's infidelity so leaves him. Tony's sister Miriam tracks her down and reveals her brother has learning difficulties and so she doesn't think Jennifer should have his baby. Jacqueline Susann's 1960s best seller. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Anne Welles... Madeleine Potter Jennifer North... Julia Ford Tony Polar ...John Sharian Nelly O'Hara... Barbara Barnes Mel... Harry Myers Miriam... Susan Jameson Dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus Producer Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2005. New bride Jennifer visits Neely, who has become a big Hollywood star. New bride Jennifer visits Neely, who has become a big Hollywood star. Stars Madeleine Potter, Harry Myers and Susan Jameson. |
| 09 | Adverts And Oscars | 20050901 | 20120419 (BBC7) 20140130 (BBC7) 20160303 (BBC7) 20160304 (BBC7) 20190124 (BBC7) 20190125 (BBC7) 20240711 (BBC7) 20240712 (BBC7) | Jennifer's invited to star in French films and Anne gets work in the new medium of television. Neely meanwhile, has a new husband - and twins - but is still immersed in showbiz and reliant on sleeping medication. The 1960s best seller by Jacqueline Susann. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Anne Welles... Madeleine Potter Jennifer North... Julia Ford Nelly O'Hara ...Barbara Barnes Carmen ...Coleen Prendergast Kevin... Kerry Shale Henry Bellamy ...Stuart Milligan Ted ...Wayne Foskett Dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus Producer Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005. Jennifer is invited to star in French films and Anne gets work in the new medium - TV. Jennifer is invited to star in French films and Anne gets work in the new medium - television. Jacqueline Susann drama with Julia Ford. |
| 10 | A Falling Star | 20050902 | 20120420 (BBC7) 20140131 (BBC7) 20160304 (BBC7) 20160305 (BBC7) 20190125 (BBC7) 20190126 (BBC7) 20240712 (BBC7) 20240713 (BBC7) | Neely is still fighting for a divorce but the studio won't let her as they want to protect her girl-next-door image. Meanwhile, she becomes ever more reliant on drink and drugs. The 1960s best seller by Jacqueline Susann. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus Anne Welles... Madeleine Potter John Sykes... Ian Porter Kevin... Kerry Shale Studio Head ...Nathan Osgood Nelly O'Hara ...Barbara Barnes Shirley ...Coleen Prendergast Producer Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005. Neely has won an Academy Award, but her second marriage is already on the rocks. Neely has won an Academy Award, but her second marriage is already on the rocks. Jacqueline Susann drama with Madeleine Potter. |
| 11 | The Cat Fight | 20050905 | 20120423 (BBC7) 20140203 (BBC7) 20160307 (BBC7) 20160308 (BBC7) 20190128 (BBC7) 20190129 (BBC7) 20240715 (BBC7) 20240716 (BBC7) | 1956: Neely's Hollywood career has collapsed. Back in New York she and Anne go to see Neely's old rival Helen Lawson in a new show but the rivalry is still there.... Jacqueline Susann's 1960s best seller. Three beautiful young women are best friends carving out careers in the entertainment industry. Anne Welles... Madeleine Potter Nelly O'Hara ...Barbara Barnes Kevin... Kerry Shale Helen Lawson... Sally Dexter Attendant... Coleen Prendergast Director... Nathan Osgood Dramatised in fifteen parts by Yvonne Antrobus Producer: Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005. With Anne's help, Neely agrees to perform on TV, but is she ready to face the cameras? Neely's Hollywood career is over and with Anne's help she gets a TV break in New York but is she up to it? With Barbara Barnes. 1956: Neely's Hollywood career has collapsed. Back in New York she and Anne go to see Neely's old rival Helen Lawson in a new show. Stars Madeleine Potter, Barbara Barnes, Kerry Shale, Sally Dexter and Coleen Prendergast. Dramatised in fifteen parts by Yvonne Antrobus. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2005. With Anne's help Neely agrees to perform on TV, but this creates big problems. |
| 12 | Fateful News | 20050906 | 20120424 (BBC7) 20140204 (BBC7) 20160308 (BBC7) 20160309 (BBC7) 20190129 (BBC7) 20190130 (BBC7) 20240716 (BBC7) 20240717 (BBC7) | The 1960s best seller by Jacqueline Susann. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. 1959: Now the sex siren of French films Jennifer returns to America where she falls madly in love with Senator Winston Adams. Jennifer wants to make one more picture then she wants to have kids. Anne is thrilled for her but feels anxious about her plans..... Anne Welles ...Madeleine Potter Jennifer North... Julia Ford Kevin... Kerry Shale Claude ...Wayne Foskett Winston Adams... Nathan Osgood Dramatised in fifteen parts by Yvonne Antrobus Producer: Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005. Jennifer North returns to New York and falls madly in love - but then tragedy strikes. Successful film star Jennifer falls madly in love. But just as she's planning their future – tragedy strikes. With Julia Ford. Just as Jennifer finds love and happiness, tragedy strikes. |
| 13 | An Old Flame | 20050907 | 20120425 (BBC7) 20140205 (BBC7) 20160309 (BBC7) 20160310 (BBC7) 20190130 (BBC7) 20190131 (BBC7) 20240717 (BBC7) 20240718 (BBC7) | The 1960s best seller by Jacqueline Susann. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Jennifer is dead, her lover the senator has resigned and is reported to have suffered a breakdown. Anne fulfils her modelling contract and tries to stay out of the public eye. Former musical star Neely O'Hara tries to get going again but following another collapse, Kevin and Anne get her admitted to a sanitorium. After a long absence Lyon turns up again confusing Anne's feelings.... Madeleine Potter.............Anne Welles Neely O'Hara............Barbara Barnes Dr Hall/Jerry............Harry Myers Nurse/Operator.........Susan Jameson Kevin ........................ Kerry Shale Lyon Burke ................ Jamie Glover Dramatised in 15-parts by Yvonne Antrobus Producer Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005. After the tragedy, Neely gets agitated and Anne gets a visit from a former lover. Following the tragedy, Neely spirals out of control and an ex-lover surprises Anne. Stars Madeleine Potter and Susan Jameson. After the tragedy, Neely gets agitated and Anne gets a visit from an old flame. |
| 14 | The Takeover | 20050908 | 20120426 (BBC7) 20140206 (BBC7) 20160310 (BBC7) 20160311 (BBC7) 20190131 (BBC7) 20190201 (BBC7) 20240718 (BBC7) 20240719 (BBC7) | The 1960s best seller by Jacqueline Susann. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Anne's first love Lyon is back - just as she's supposed to be marrying Kevin. To ensure Lyon stays in New York, she takes out a bank loan without telling him. Neely is much better after psychotherapy and can sing again. Anne Welles ... Madeleine Potter Lyon Burke ... Jamie Glover Kevin ... Kerry Shale Neely O'Hara ...Barbara Barnes Henry Bellamy ... Stuart Milligan George ... Wayne Foskett Dramatised in 15-parts by Yvonne Antrobus Producer Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005. Lyon is back and Anne still has feelings for him, despite being engaged to Kevin. Lyon is back and Anne still has feelings for him, despite being engaged to Kevin. Stars Madeleine Potter and Barbara Barnes. |
| 15 | Those Little Red Ones | 20050909 | 20120427 (BBC7) 20140207 (BBC7) 20160311 (BBC7) 20160312 (BBC7) 20190201 (BBC7) 20190202 (BBC7) 20240719 (BBC7) 20240720 (BBC7) | Final episode of the 1960s best seller by Jacqueline Susann. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Neely's singing career takes off once more and Anne leaves her modelling career to give birth to baby Jennifer. Meanwhile, Anne's husband Lyon, has to chaperone Neely to keep her stable, but is this a good idea? Anne Welles... Madeleine Potter Lyon Burke ... Jamie Glover Neely O'Hara ... Barbara Barnes Henry Bellamy ... Stuart Milligan Margie Parks ... Coleen Prendergast Dramatised in 15-parts by Yvonne Antrobus Producer Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005. Anne has a baby to care for and her husband Lyon has to nursemaid Neely. Conclusion. Anne has a new life as a mother, but husband Lyon has to 'look after' Neely. Conclusion with Madeleine Potter and Jamie Glover. Betrayed by Neely, and with Lyon becoming more distant, Anne turns to the dolls. |
| OMNI-01 | 20120414 | 20120415 (BBC7) 20140126 (BBC7) 20160228 (BBC7) 20160229 (BBC7) 20190120 (BBC7) 20190121 (BBC7) 20220327 (BBC7) 20220328 (BBC7) 20240707 (BBC7) 20240708 (BBC7) | September, 1945: Anne Welles arrives in New York from sedate Lawrenceville to find that every woman she meets is looking for a husband. Jacqueline Susann's 1960s best seller. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Omnibus of the first five of fifteen episodes. Dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus. Anne Welles ...Madeleine Potter Neely O'Hara... Barbara Barnes Henry Bellamy... Stuart Milligan Allen Cooper ... Walter Lewis Mrs Welles... Liza Ross Lyon Burke ... Jamie Glover Gino Cooper ... Nathan Osgood Miss Steinberg ... Liza Ross Helen Lawson ... Sally Dexter Amelia ...Susan Jameson Producer: Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2005. Three young women seek entertainment careers in dazzling post-war New York. Three young women seek entertainment careers in dazzling post-war New York. Stars Madeleine Potter and Barbara Barnes. | |
| OMNI-02 | 20090906 | 20120422 (BBC7) 20140202 (BBC7) 20160306 (BBC7) 20160307 (BBC7) 20190127 (BBC7) 20190128 (BBC7) | 1945 and war is over. Set on showbiz careers in New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together Jacqueline Susann's 1960s best seller. Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. Stars Madeleine Potter, Barbara Barnes, Julia Ford, Susan Jameson, Jamie Glover and Harry Myers. Omnibus of episodes six to ten of fifteen - dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus. Producer: Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2005. Neely's life is in tatters. But on her return to New York she agrees to perform on TV. | |
| OMNI-02 | 20120422 | 20220403 (BBC7) 20220404 (BBC7) 20240714 (BBC7) 20240715 (BBC7) | In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together. | |
| OMNI-03 | 20120429 | 20140209 (BBC7) 20160313 (BBC7) 20160314 (BBC7) 20190203 (BBC7) 20190204 (BBC7) 20220410 (BBC7) 20220411 (BBC7) 20240721 (BBC7) 20240722 (BBC7) | 1956: Neely's Hollywood career has collapsed. Back in New York she and Anne go to see Neely's old rival Helen Lawson in a new show. Conclusion of Jacqueline Susann's 1960s best seller. Three beautiful young women are best friends carving out careers in the entertainment industry. Stars Madeleine Potter, Barbara Barnes, Kerry Shale, Sally Dexter and Coleen Prendergast. Omnibus of the last five of fifteen episodes. Dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus. Anne Welles... Madeleine Potter Neely O'Hara ...Barbara Barnes Kevin... Kerry Shale Helen Lawson... Sally Dexter Attendant... Coleen Prendergast Director... Nathan Osgood Jennifer North... Julia Ford Claude ...Wayne Foskett Dr Hall/Jerry ... Harry Myers Nurse/Operator - Susan Jameson Jamie Glover - Lyon Burke Henry Bellamy ... Stuart Milligan Other parts played by the cast. Producer: Claire Grove First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2005. In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together. In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together. Jacqueline Susann drama with Barbara Barnes. Dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus.. |