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2. Friendship

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.

16 days left to listen

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 15 Oct 2025 03:45

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 10:45
  • Tue 1 Mar 2016 19:45
  • Tue 14 Oct 2025 08:45
  • Tue 14 Oct 2025 13:45
  • Tue 14 Oct 2025 19:45
  • Wed 15 Oct 2025 03:45

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