Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Coram Man | 20081214 | 20081220 (R4) | Jamila Gavin's dramatisation of her own novel, which tells the story of two orphans at the Coram Hospital for Deserted Children in mid-18th century England. Young aristocrat Alexander Ashbrook and his best friend Thomas, a carpenter's son, are separated when Alexander runs away from the hospital. Alexander as narrator - Jonathan Slinger Otis Gardner - Marc Warren Meshak - Paul Ready Meshak's Mother - Rachel Atkins Young Alexander - Finlay Glen Young Thomas - Tom Hope Mrs Lynch - Deborah Findlay Lady Ashbrook - Jenny Funnell Lord Ashbrook - Pip Torrens Mrs Milcote - Serena Evans Melissa - Abby Ford Isobel - Julie Cox Alice - Alice Hoskyns-Hill Edward - Sebastian Davies Matron - Joanna Wake Other parts played by Ian Masters, Roger May, Richard Owens, David Holt, Sara Markland, Thomas Deedigan, Zooey Gleaves, Sam Shiels, Abigail Sitton, Sam Hoiles and Tom Glenister. Music arranged by Margaret Vincent and performed by The Dulwich 'Coram Boy' Choir and Musicians. Directed by Celia de Wolff. Young aristocrat Alexander Ashbrook runs away from the Hospital for Deserted Children. |
| 02 | Angel Child | 20081221 | 20081227 (R4) | Jamila Gavin's dramatisation of her own novel, which tells the story of two orphans at the Coram Hospital for Deserted Children in mid-18th century England. While Toby dreams of one day finding his parents, his benefactor Gaddarn has other plans for his future and Aaron is determined to save him. Alexander Ashbrook - Jonathan Slinger Thomas Ledbury - Tom Riley Gaddarn - Marc Warren Meshak - Paul Ready Meshaks Mother - Rachel Atkins Aaron - Oscar North Toby - Oriel Agranoff Mrs Lynch - Deborah Findlay Lady Ashbrook - Jenny Funnell Lord Ashbrook - Pip Torrens Mrs Milcote - Serena Evans Melissa - Abby Ford Isobel - Julie Cox Mr Burney - David Collings Handel - David Holt Mrs Hendry - Mel Hudson Other parts played by Ian Masters, Roger May, Zooey Gleaves, Catherine Hindmarsh, Beatrice Born, Rebecca Hindmarsh. Music arranged by Margaret Vincent and performed by The Dulwich 'Coram Boy' Choir and Musicians. Directed by Celia de Wolff. Toby and Aaron dream of finding their parents, but Toby's benefactor has other plans. |