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Series 2

Episode 2 of 5

Edith tried to forget Aylmer but being married to Bruce makes it hard, and a visitor is imminent. Starring Bertie Carvel.

It's 1916. The Little Ottleys, as they were called, have a new daughter and have moved from their very concise flat to a very concise house.

Time has passed and Edith has tried to forget Aylmer Ross, but some startling news is about to break...

Continuing Ada Leverson's witty and wonderful social comedy set in Edwardian London

Omnibus of five parts dramatised by Martyn Wade.

Ada Leverson .......... Haydn Gwynne
Edith .......... Juliet Aubrey
Bruce .......... Bertie Carvel
Aylme .......... .Jonathan Firth
Madame Frabelle .......... Jane Whittenshaw
Hyacinth .......... Alex Tregear
Dulcie .......... Leah Brotherhead
Lady Conroy .......... Joanna Monro

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2011.

18 days left to listen

1 hour, 15 minutes

Last on

Mon 25 May 2026 03:50

Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Jul 2011 12:00
  • Sun 31 Jul 2011 02:00
  • Sun 15 Jul 2018 06:00
  • Sun 15 Jul 2018 13:00
  • Mon 16 Jul 2018 01:00
  • Sun 24 May 2026 08:50
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  • Mon 25 May 2026 03:50