Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
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| 01 | 20100830 | Rosamund Lehmann's first novel Dusty Answer records the education of Judith Earle, the only child of an academic father and socialite mother. Judith grew up in the seclusion of a large riverside house in the Thames Valley. The house next door is occupied from time to time by the Fyfe family whose children - cousins Charlie, Roddy, Julian and Martin drift in and out of her life. Part One sees Judith reminiscing about her childhood where the seeds of her strong friendship with the cousins are laid. Many years have passed and the cousins return in adolescence for an atmospheric day of skating on the pond. DUSTY ANSWER by Rosamund Lehmann dramatised by Lavinia Greenlaw Narrator - Julia Hills Judith - Rosina Carbone Charlie - Jack Farthing Martin - Oliver Gomm Julian - Tom Ferguson Gardener - Stephen Tomlin Directed by Susan Roberts. Childhood memories of growing up in the Thames Valley and the Fyfe family next door. |
| 02 | 20100831 | Rosamund Lehmann's first novel Dusty Answer records the education of Judith Earle, the only child of an academic father and socialite mother. Judith grew up in the seclusion of a large riverside house in the Thames Valley. The house next door is occupied from time to time by the Fyfe family whose children - cousins Charlie, Roddy, Julian and Martin drift in and out of her life. Part Two. Judith realises the Fyfe cousins have returned to the house next door during a midnight swim in the river which joins both gardens . After days spent dancing, playing the piano and getting to know her neighbours again an unexpected telegram arrives form her mother in Paris. DUSTY ANSWER by Rosamund Lehmann dramatised by Lavinia Greenlaw Narrator - Julia Hills Judith - Rosina Carbone Roddy - Brodie Ross Martin - Oliver Gomm Julian - Tom Ferguson Tony - Jack Farthing Mamma - Melissa Jane Sinden Directed by Susan Roberts. Judith realises the Fyfe cousins have returned. An unexpected telegram arrives. |
| 03 | 20100901 | Rosamund Lehmann's first novel Dusty Answer records the education of Judith Earle, the only child of an academic father and socialite mother. Judith grew up in the seclusion of a large riverside house in the Thames Valley. The house next door is occupied from time to time by the Fyfe family whose children - cousins Charlie, Roddy, Julian and Martin drift in and out of her life. Part Three. Judith arrives in Cambridge and can't find her room. She wonders how she will settle down but soon meets fellow student Jennifer who is to become a great friend. During the winter snow, Roddy comes to visit .. DUSTY ANSWER by Rosamund Lehmann dramatised by Lavinia Greenlaw Narrator - Julia Hills Judith - Rosina Carbone Roddy - Brodie Ross Martin - Oliver Gomm Jennifer - Annabel Scholey Geraldine - Jemima Foxtrot Directed by Susan Roberts. Judith wonders how she will settle down until she meets fellow student Jennifer. |
| 04 | 20100902 | Rosamund Lehmann's first novel Dusty Answer records the education of Judith Earle, the only child of an academic father and socialite mother. Judith grew up in the seclusion of a large riverside house in the Thames Valley. The house next door is occupied from time to time by the Fyfe family whose children - cousins Charlie, Roddy, Julian and Martin drift in and out of her life. Part Four Judith is invited to a picnic with Julian and Martin, and Roddy takes her for a trip in a canoe. Romance rears its head ...but which of the cousins is it to be ? DUSTY ANSWER by Rosamund Lehmann dramatised by Lavinia Greenlaw Narrator ...................................Julia Hills Judith......................................Rosina Carbone Roddy......................................Brodie Ross Martin......................................Oliver Gomm Julian.......................................Tom Ferguson Mamma ...................................Melissa Jane Sinden Directed by Susan Roberts. Julian and Martin invite Judith to a picnic. Romance is near, but with whom? |
| 05 | 20100903 | Rosamund Lehmann's first novel Dusty Answer records the education of Judith Earle, the only child of an academic father and socialite mother. Judith grew up in the seclusion of a large riverside house in the Thames Valley. The house next door is occupied from time to time by the Fyfe family whose children - cousins Charlie, Roddy, Julian and Martin drift in and out of her life. Part Five. Whilst travelling in France with her mother, Judith meets up with Julian. They enjoy the French heat together until his sudden departure. Jennifer steps back into her life.. DUSTY ANSWER by Rosamund Lehmann dramatised by Lavinia Greenlaw Narrator ...................................Julia Hills Judith......................................Rosina Carbone Julian.......................................Tom Ferguson Jennifer ...................................Annabel Scholey Mamma ...................................Melissa Jane Sinden Directed by Susan Roberts. Judith and Julian enjoy the French heat together, until his sudden departure. |