The Light Years [Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets]

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01Summer20121231The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family.

Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all.

But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface.

In the hot summer of 1938, Home Place in the beautiful Sussex countryside is frantically being opened up and prepared for another Cazalet family holiday, as siblings Hugh, Edward, Rupert and Rachel - and their respective families - are reunited.

Rupert is trying not to think about whether he married the beautiful but rather petulant Zoe too soon after his first wife's death; Hugh and his wife Sybil each try to put the other first, not necessarily to their mutual advantage; Edward is mulling on how he might be able to get away from his wife, Villy, to spend time with his mistress and Rachel is trying to find a private place to read her letter in secret.

But the wider world is about to intrude on their lives forever and each is increasingly to wonder what their future may hold - for themselves and their children.

Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard

Dramatised in ten parts by Sarah Daniels

Narrator - Penelope Wilton

Rupert - Raymond Coulthard

Zoe - Zoe Tapper

Clary - Georgia Groome

Rachel - Naomi Frederick

The Duchy - Shirley Dixon

Sid - Helen Schlesinger

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga set in the run up to the Second World War.

Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family

02Deceit20130101As the long summer holiday continues for the Cazalet family Edward heads up to London for a secret liaison.

The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family.

Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all.

But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface.

Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard

Dramatised by Sarah Daniels

Narrator - Penelope Wilton

Edward - Pip Torrens

Villy - Ruth Gemmell

Polly - Flora Spencer-Longhurst

Louise - Alix Wilton Regan

Hugh - Dominic Mafham

Diana - Lisa Dillon

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

Edward escapes the family holiday to meet his mistress.

Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family

03Labour20130102Sid and Rachel's day together is threatened by Sybil's pregnancy.

The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family.

Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all.

But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface.

Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard

Dramatised by Sarah Daniels

Narrator - Penelope Wilton

Sybil - Sarah-Jane Holm

Hugh - Dominic Mafham

Rachel - Naomi Frederick

Sid - Helen Schlesinger

The Duchy - Shirley Dixon

Dr. Carr - Robert Blythe

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

Sybil goes into labour early and Rachel is drafted in to help.

Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family

04Shattered20130103Louise's image of her father, Edward, is about to be shattered for good.

The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family.

Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all.

But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface.

Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard

Dramatised by Sarah Daniels

Narrator - Penelope Wilton

Rupert - Raymond Coulthard

Villy - Ruth Gemmell

Louise - Alix Wilton Regan

Edward - Pip Torrens

Zoe - Zoe Tapper

Dr Philip Sherlock - Ben Crowe

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

As she is finally getting closer to her mother, Louise's image of her father is shattered.

Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family

05Enemies20130104As Sid worries about the situation in Germany, Louise discovers an enemy within her own family.

The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family.

Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all.

But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface.

Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard

Dramatised by Sarah Daniels

Narrator - Penelope Wilton

Edward - Pip Torrens

Louise - Alix Wilton Regan

Villy - Ruth Gemmell

Rachel - Naomi Frederick

Sid - Helen Schlesinger

Bus Conductor - Robert Blythe

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

As the political situation in Germany worsens Louise discovers an enemy closer to home.

Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family

06Coping20130107Villy has to deal with her unexpected pregnancy, whilst Zoe attempts to hide her dinner dates with Dr Sherlock from her mother.

The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family.

Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all.

But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface.

Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard.

Dramatised in ten parts by Sarah Daniels.

Narrator - Penelope Wilton

Villy - Ruth Gemmell

Diana - Lisa Dillon

Edward - Pip Torrens

Zoe - Zoe Tapper

Dr Sherlock - Ben Crowe

Mrs Headford - Patience Tomlinson

Dr Ballater - Patrick Brennan

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

Villy's anxious to tell Edward she's pregnant and Zoe's trying hard to keep quiet.

Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family

07Lust20130108Clary is researching the seven deadly sins and wants to know more about lust.

But she's unaware that her stepmother Zoe is indulging in quite a bit of it herself.

The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family.

Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all.

But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface.

Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard.

Dramatised by Sarah Daniels.

Narrator - Penelope Wilton

Zoe - Zoe Tapper

Clary - Georgia Groome

Polly - Flora Spencer-Longhurst

Sid - Helen Schlesinger

Rachel - Naomi Frederick

Dr Sherlock - Ben Crowe

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow.

Clary wants to know more about lust, unaware her stepmother Zoe could enlighten her.

Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family

08War20130109Everyone is extremely worried about the war, particularly Polly.

But Neville can see how gas masks might protect him from the unwelcome approaches of relatives wanting to be kissed.

The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family.

Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all.

But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface.

Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard.

Dramatised by Sarah Daniels.

Narrator - Penelope Wilton

Rupert - Raymond Coulthard

Clary - Georgia Groome

Polly - Flora Spencer-Longhurst

Hugh - Dominic Mafham

Sybil - Sarah-Jane Holm

Zoe - Zoe Tapper

Neville - Kasper Hilton-Hille

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

Polly's worried about the war, but Neville thinks gas masks may have some advantages.

Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family

09Difficulties20130110Edward is finding it hard to please both his wife and his mistress.

Meanwhile Sid is having trouble just seeing Rachel.

The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family.

Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all.

But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface.

Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard.

Dramatised by Sarah Daniels.

Narrator - Penelope Wilton

Edward - Pip Torrens

Diana - Lisa Dillon

Villy - Ruth Gemmell

Sybil - Sarah-Jane Holm

Rachel - Naomi Frederick

Sid - Helen Schlesinger

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family

10Worries20130111As Zoe worries that she may be pregnant the rest of the family wait anxiously for news of the outcome of Chamberlain's meeting with Hitler.

The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family.

Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all.

But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface.

Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard.

Dramatised by Sarah Daniels.

Narrator - Penelope Wilton

Clary - Georgia Groome

Rupert - Raymond Coulthard

Zoe - Zoe Tapper

Polly - Flora Spencer-Longhurst

Louise - Alix Wilton Regan

Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow

As the family deal with the prospect of war Zoe worries that she may be pregnant.

Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family