Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Dramatisation of Jacqueline Susann's book about three young women who head to New York in search of a career.

Radio 4 Extra,15 episodes

Episodes

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1. New York, New York
Anne heads off to dazzling post-war New York in search of a career.
22 Aug 2005,15 mins
2. Meeting Lyon
One of New York's richest men has proposed marriage to Anne.
23 Aug 2005,15 mins
3. Another Opening
Anne meets famous torch singer Helen, and Neely understudies the lead in a new musical.
24 Aug 2005,15 mins
4. Opportunity Knocks
Anne's relationship with Lyon grows passionate, and Neely gets her big break.
25 Aug 2005,15 mins
5. A Falling Out
Anne's fallen for Lyon Burke, but her friendship with Helen is put to the test.
26 Aug 2005,15 mins
6. Money Money Money
Set on showbiz careers in New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together.
29 Aug 2005,15 mins
7. A Writer's Paradise
Jennifer is keen to marry Tony, and Lyon visits Anne's family home.
30 Aug 2005,15 mins
8. Family Strife
New bride Jennifer visits Neely, who's now a big Hollywood star.
31 Aug 2005,15 mins
9. Adverts and Oscars
Jennifer is offered French films and Anne gets work on TV.
01 Sep 2005,15 mins
10. A Falling Star
Neely's won an Academy Award, but her second marriage is on the rocks.
02 Sep 2005,15 mins
11. The Cat Fight
With Anne's help, Neely agrees to perform on TV, but is she ready to face the cameras?
05 Sep 2005,15 mins
12. Fateful News
Jennifer North returns to New York and falls madly in love - but then tragedy strikes.
06 Sep 2005,15 mins
13. An Old Flame
After the tragedy, Neely gets agitated and Anne gets a surprise visitor.
07 Sep 2005,15 mins
14. The Takeover
Anne still has feelings for Lyon, despite being engaged.
08 Sep 2005,15 mins
15. Happy Ever After..?
Neely's voice returns. She is back on top again while Anne is pregnant.
09 Sep 2005,15 mins