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2. Friendship
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Life at Lowood School is cruel and harsh and so Jane cherishes her friendship with Helen. Stars Amanda Hale and Tom Burke.
Life at Lowood School is cruel and harsh and so Jane cherishes her friendship with Helen.
Charlotte Bronte's most beloved novel dramatised by Rachel Joyce.
Jane ....... Amanda Hale
Young Jane ....... Nell Venables
Helen Burns ....... Rebecca Hamilton
Teacher ....... Katie Redford
Brocklehurst ....... Gerard McDermott
Mrs Fairfax ....... Susan Jameson
Mr Rochester ....... Tom Burke
Director: Tracey Neale
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in February 2016.
Last on
Wed 15 Oct 2025
03:45
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the best-known novels in British fiction
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Jane | Amanda Hale |
| Young Jane | Nell Venables |
| Helen Burns | Rebecca Hamilton |
| Teacher | Katie Redford |
| Brocklehurst | Gerard McDermott |
| Mrs Fairfax | Susan Jameson |
| Mr Rochester | Tom Burke |
| Director | Tracey Neale |
| Producer | Tracey Neale |
| Author | Charlotte Bronte |
| Adaptor | Rachel Joyce |
Broadcasts
- Tue 1 Mar 2016 10:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Tue 1 Mar 2016 19:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Tue 14 Oct 2025 08:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 14 Oct 2025 13:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 14 Oct 2025 19:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 15 Oct 2025 03:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra


