Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street [15 Minute Drama]

1/10. Muriel unwittingly disgraces herself at her first party and then has to face the harsh reality of boarding school. Life brightens, however, when she befriends the exotic and beautiful Clare Duquesne.

Muriel - Clare Goose

Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth

Mr Hammond - David Fleeshman

Clare Duquesne - Victoria Brazier

Miss Hancock - Daryl Fishwick

Young Muriel - Ellie Sager

Young Godfrey - Jon-Paul Bell

Directed by Pauline Harris.

Muriel unwittingly disgraces herself at her first party.

Prior to the First World War, Muriel Hammond is trying to find her place in the world.

She loves astronomy but is restricted by society's expectations of a woman. She befriends the exotic Clare at boarding school, but she is still struggling to have the adventurous life she would like. She has been born and bred for marriage, but the object of her affection holds a candle for her exotic friend. As war descends on them, can Muriel find the fulfilment she seeks?

Winifred Holtby's story about a woman's journey from her teens to womanhood - a journey into independence and self-fulfilment.

Dramatised by Diana Griffiths.

Clare Goose as Muriel

Joanne Froggatt as Connie

James D'Arcy as Godfrey

Brigit Forsyth as Mrs Hammond

Victoria Brazier as Clare Duquesne

Deborah McAndrew as Delia Vaughan

Julie Westwood as Mrs Neale

Director: Pauline Harris

Going to her first party, the journey of Muriel Hammond to womanhood and independence.

2/10. Muriel has finished boarding school and is returning home to Marshington, where her mother aims to pair her off with Godfrey Neale. But then Muriel's friend Clare visits and turns the Hammond household upside-down.

Muriel - Clare Goose

Connie - Joanne Froggatt

Godfrey - James D'Arcy

Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth

Mr Hammond - David Fleeshman

Clare Duquesne - Victoria Brazier

Delia Vaughan - Deborah McAndrew

Directed by Pauline Harris.

Muriel's friend Clare visits, turning the Hammond household upside-down.

After leaving school, an exotic guest back home sparks confusion for Muriel Hammond.

3/10. Godfrey Neale wants to go riding with the beautiful Clare Duquesne, but Muriel's sister Connie is determined not to be left out.

Muriel - Clare Goose

Connie - Joanne Froggatt

Godfrey - James D'Arcy

Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth

Clare Duquesne - Victoria Brazier

Delia Vaughan - Deborah McAndrew

Mrs Neale - Julie Westwood

Directed by Pauline Harris.

When she is not gawping at Godfrey, Muriel Hammond is gazing at the stars.

When she's not gawping at Godfrey, Muriel Hammond is gazing at the stars.

3/10. Godfrey Neale wants to go riding with the beautiful Clare Duquesne, but Muriel's sister Connie is determined not to be left out.

Muriel - Clare Goose

Connie - Joanne Froggatt

Godfrey - James D'Arcy

Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth

Clare Duquesne - Victoria Brazier

Delia Vaughan - Deborah McAndrew

Mrs Neale - Julie Westwood

Directed by Pauline Harris.

When she is not gawping at Godfrey, Muriel Hammond is gazing at the stars.

3/10. Godfrey Neale wants to go riding with the beautiful Clare Duquesne, but Muriel's sister Connie is determined not to be left out.

Muriel - Clare Goose

Connie - Joanne Froggatt

Godfrey - James D'Arcy

Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth

Clare Duquesne - Victoria Brazier

Delia Vaughan - Deborah McAndrew

Mrs Neale - Julie Westwood

Directed by Pauline Harris.

When she is not gawping at Godfrey, Muriel Hammond is gazing at the stars.

4/10. Mrs Hammond is desperate to find husbands for Muriel and her sister Connie.

Muriel - Clare Goose

Connie - Joanne Froggatt

Godfrey - James D'Arcy

Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth

Delia Vaughan - Deborah McAndrew

Martin Elliot/Dr McKissack - Graeme Hawley

Directed by Pauline Harris.

On the eve of the 1914 war, Muriel and Connie are single and settled in Marshington.

5/10. Muriel and her mother visit Scarborough during the War but the Germans are shelling the town. A visit from Godfrey Neale changes the course of Muriel's life.

Muriel - Clare Goose

Connie - Joanne Froggatt

Godfrey - James D'Arcy

Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth

Delia Vaughan - Deborah McAndrew

Directed by Pauline Harris.

War plays havoc with Muriel Hammond's aspirations and her experiences of love.

6/10. Muriel's sister Connie returns home unexpectedly with startling news.

Muriel - Clare Goose

Connie - Joanne Froggatt

Mr Hammond - David Fleeshman

Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth

Bobby Collins - Sam Curtis

Lady Grainger - Daryl Fishwick

Young man - Steven Rostance

Directed by Pauline Harris.

Connie Hammond makes a dramatic return, and Muriel gets worrying news.

7/10. Muriel has gone to stay with Connie in the Yorkshire Moors. Connie, desperate for Muriel's help, receives a letter and discovers the truth concerning a past lover.

Muriel - Clare Goose

Connie - Joanne Froggatt

Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth

Mr Todd - Paul McCleary

Mrs Todd - Deborah McAndrew

Ben Todd - Graeme Hawley

Alice - Tahira Dar

Directed by Pauline Harris.

Muriel tries to help her pregnant sister Connie unravel her complicated love life.

9/10. Muriel moves from Yorkshire to London to live with Delia. She quickly adjusts to her new life until she receives an unexpected visit.

Muriel - Clare Goose

Delia Vaughan - Deborah McAndrew

Godfrey - James D'Arcy

Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth

Directed by Pauline Harris.

Muriel arrives in London to help Delia with her reformist work and Godfrey pays a visit.

Muriel arrives in London to help Delia with her reformist work, and Godfrey pays a visit.

10/10. Muriel returns to Marshington in Yorkshire for the annual fete and is faced with a life-changing decision.

Muriel - Clare Goose

Godfrey - James D'Arcy

Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth

Directed by Pauline Harris.

Muriel returns to Marshington and is faced with a life-changing decision.

Muriel and Godfrey have an emotional encounter in Marshington.