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3. A Face from the Past

The Little OttleysSeries 4
Episode 3 of 5

Bruce feels abandoned by both Edith and Madame Frabelle. Whilst travelling, he spots a face from the past. Stars Ifan Meredith.

1916: Bruce, Edith and Aylmer are locked in their curious but delightful triangle.

Feeling abandoned by both Edith and Madame Frabelle, Bruce finds himself at a loose end.

But when travelling through Piccadilly, he spots a face from the past.

Ada Leverson's witty and wonderful social comedy set in early 20th century London.

Dramatised by Martyn Wade.

Ada (Narrator) .... Haydn Gwynne
Bruce .... Ifan Meredith
Edith .... Juliet Aubrey
Aylmer .... Jonathan Firth
Miss Flummerfelt .... Susie Riddell
Vincy Wenham Vincy .... Sam Alexander

Music: "Forgotten Dreams" - Max Jaffa with the Palm Court Orchestra.

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2013.

15 minutes

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Credits

AdaHaydn Gwynne
EdithJuliet Aubrey
Miss FlummerfeltSusie Riddell
Vincy Wenham VincySam Alexander

Broadcasts

  • Wed 10 Apr 201310:45
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  • Wed 10 Apr 201319:45
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  • Thursday03:45
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