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Radio 4 Extra,09 Apr 2013,15 mins

SeriesSeries 4

2. A Radical Proposal

The Little Ottleys

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1916: Bruce, Edith and Aylmer are locked in their curious but delightful triangle. Edith's radical proposal - that she should alternate between Aylmer and Bruce on a monthly basis - is about to be implemented and Bruce is not happy. Ada Leverson's witty and wonderful social comedy set in early 20th century London. Dramatised by Martyn Wade. Ada (Narrator) ..... Haydn Gwynne Edith .... Juliet Aubrey Bruce .... Ifan Meredith Aylmer .... Jonathan Firth Madame Frabelle .... Jane Whittenshaw Music: "Forgotten Dreams" - Max Jaffa with the Palm Court Orchestra. Director: Tracey Neale First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2013.

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