Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20111002 | 20111008 (R4) | by Stella Gibbons. Dramatised for radio by Christopher William Hill 1/2 On either side of Nightingale Wood through one idyllic year in the late 1930s, hearts beat and minds scheme, as the dowdy Wither family tries to compete with the glittering Springs. Bookish Tina Wither is in love with Saxon, her father's handsome and aloof chauffeur. Her shopgirl sister-in-law, Viola, has fallen for Victor Spring, the lord of the manor. And Madge is in love with a dog. With Stella Gibbons as an artful fairy godmother, might things just turn out for the best? Tina - Victoria Hamilton Mother/Nellie - Dinah Stabb Father/Falger - Paul Moriarty Viola - Francine Chamberlain Victor - Simon Bubb Saxon - Adam Billington Edna/Fawcuss - Adjoa Andoh Hetty - Alex Rivers Phyllis - Joan Walker Spurrey/Phillips - Ian Masters Madge - Victoria Inez Hardy Miss Cattyman - Judith Coke Directed by Marion Nancarrow. |
| 02 | 20111009 | 20111015 (R4) | by Stella Gibbons dramatised for radio by Christopher William Hill 2/2. In this sparkling pre-war comedy of manners, the young, widowed and pretty Viola Wither finally has the chance to escape her stifling in-laws in Essex. Whilst they are spending a month in the Lakes, she and her sister-in-law Tina escape to Stanton on Sea. Viola is still pining for the dashing Victor Spring - who has kissed her - and Tina for the beautiful chauffeur, Saxon - likewise. But is it all hopeless? Tina - Victoria Hamilton Mother/Nellie - Dinah Stabb Father/Falger - Paul Moriarty Viola - Francine Chamberlain Victor - Simon Bubb Saxon - Adam Billington Edna/Fawcuss - Adjoa Andoh Hetty - Alex Rivers Phyllis - Joan Walker Spurrey - Ian Masters Madge - Victoria Inez Hardy Uncle Frank - James Lailey Miss Cattyman - Judith Coke Mr Brodhurst/Cotton - Gerard McDermott Director/producer Marion Nancarrow. Stella Gibbons' sparkling comedy of manners dramatised by Christopher William Hill. |