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Episode 2. A Life Apart

Despite Newland’s marriage to May, he is consumed by thoughts of Ellen Olenska. Stars Ryan McCluskey and Susan Lynch.

Despite Newland Archer's marriage to May, he is still obsessed with thoughts of Ellen Olenska.

Conclusion of Edith Wharton's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, first published in 1920.

A passionate lifelong love affair breaks all the rules of the restrictive high society of 1870s New York.

Stars Ryan McCluskey, Susan Lynch and Kellie Bright.

Dmatised by Jane Rogers.

Newland Archer .... Ryan McCluskey
Ellen Olenska .... Susan Lynch
May Welland ... Kellie Bright
Augusta Welland .... Lorelei King
Sillerton Jackson/Riviere ..... Kerry Shale
Julius Beaufort .... Conrad Nelson
Lawrence .... Martin T Sherman

Director: Nadia Molinari

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in January 2008.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 4 Oct 2025 05:00

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