Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Innocence | 20080713 | 20080719 (R4) | Young and beautiful, Isabel Archer thinks that she is in control of her fate. Little does she know, however, that others behind the scenes are pulling the strings. Henry James's popular novel, dramatised in three parts by Rachel Joyce. Isabel Archer ...... Anna Maxwell Martin Pianist: Duncan Walsh Atkins Director: Tracey Neale. First broadcast in July 2008. Isabel Archer thinks she is in control of her fate, but others are pulling the strings. Henry James's novel, dramatised by Rachel Joyce Young and beautiful, Isabel Archer thinks that she is in control of her fate. Little does she know, however, that others behind the scenes are pulling the strings. Henry James's popular novel, dramatised in three parts by Rachel Joyce. Isabel Archer ...... Anna Maxwell Martin Pianist: Duncan Walsh Atkins Director: Tracey Neale. First broadcast in July 2008. Isabel Archer thinks she is in control of her fate, but others are pulling the strings. Henry James's novel, dramatised by Rachel Joyce |
| 02 | Deceit | 20080720 | 20080726 (R4) | The beautiful and free-spirited Isabel Archer is now a very rich woman. Two men have declared their love for her, but she does not want to be married. Resolved to enjoy her fortune, she begins her travels... Henry James's novel, dramatised by Rachel Joyce. Isabel Archer - Anna Maxwell Martin Madame Merle - Haydn Gwynne Lord Warburton - Robert Bathurst Mrs Touchett - Gayle Hunnicutt Gilbert Osmond - Colin Stinton Ralph Touchett - Paul Venables Henrietta Stackpole - Laurel Lefkow Caspar Goodwood - Corey Johnson Mr Bantling - Dan Starkey Countess Gemini - Barbara Barnes Pansy Osmond - Penelope Rawlins Edward Rosier - Nyasha Hatendi Mother Catherine - Joan Walker Mother Justine - Liz Sutherland Narrator - William Hope Pianist: Duncan Walsh Atkins Director: Tracey Neale. Isabel is now a very rich woman. Resolved to enjoy her fortune, she begins her travels. |
| 03 | Truth | 20080727 | 20080802 (R4) | Isabel has been married to the handsome and urbane Gilbert Osmond for three years. Like a sparkling and brilliant jewel, she is part of his collection of beautiful things, but she is about to discover a startling truth. Conclusion of Henry James's novel, dramatised by Rachel Joyce. Isabel Archer - Anna Maxwell Martin Madame Merle - Haydn Gwynne Lord Warburton - Robert Bathurst Mrs Touchett - Gayle Hunnicutt Gilbert Osmond - Colin Stinton Ralph Touchett - Paul Venables Henrietta Stackpole - Laurel Lefkow Caspar Goodwood - Corey Johnson Countess Gemini - Barbara Barnes Edward Rosier - Nyasha Hatendi Mother Catherine - Joan Walker Narrator - William Hope Pianist: Duncan Walsh Atkins Director: Tracey Neale. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2008. Isabel has been married for three years, but she is about to discover a startling truth. Isabel has been married to the handsome and urbane Gilbert Osmond for three years. Like a sparkling and brilliant jewel, she is part of his collection of beautiful things, but she is about to discover a startling truth. Conclusion of Henry James's novel, dramatised by Rachel Joyce. Isabel Archer ...... Anna Maxwell Martin Pianist: Duncan Walsh Atkins Director: Tracey Neale. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2008. Isabel has been married for three years, but she is about to discover a startling truth. Henry James's novel, dramatised by Rachel Joyce |