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2. Daughter of the Southern Cross

Sybylla meets the rich and handsome Harold Beecham who distracts her from her 'brilliant writing career'. Stars Nicola Quilter.

When 17 year old Sybylla Melvyn meets the rich and handsome Harold Beecham, all thoughts of her harsh outback upbringing disappears.

Sybylla hates to conform but when she is faced with the choice between "a brilliant career" and marriage, she is for once at a loss for words.

Conclusion of the classic Australian novel set at the turn of the 20th century,

Starring Nicola Quilter and Stefan Dennis.

Written by Miles Franklin (Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin)

Dramatised by Lavinia Murra

Sybylla .... Nicola Quilter
Harold .... Stefan Dennis
Aunt Gussie/Mother .... Judy Cornwell
Frank .... Louis Hilyer
Granny .... Margaret Robertson
Helen .... Kate Blackham
Father/Uncle Julius .... Darryl Forbes-Dawson
Mr McSwat .... Terence Mann
Mrs McSwat .... Eilis Hetherington
Child .... Hugh Paterson
Child .... Robert Lindsay
Child .... Brenna Paterson

Pianist David R Smith

Director: Kate Rowland

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in November 1996

1 hour

Last on

Sat 14 Jun 2025 05:00

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  • Fri 13 Jun 2025 15:00
  • Fri 13 Jun 2025 21:00
  • Sat 14 Jun 2025 05:00