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5. Adventure

It’s summer 1957 and following the family’s tragedy, Rosemary wants them all to have a holiday. Stars Angela Pleasence.

Summer 1957 and after the family tragedy, Rosemary wants them all to go on holiday.

But her mother Penelope feels old and sad and can't embrace the drinking, dancing and jollity.

Written by Margaret Forster

Dramatised by Juliet Ace

Penelope (mother) . . . . Angela Pleasence
Rosemary . . . . Nichola McAuliffe
Celia . . . . Jenny Funnell
Emily . . . . Jessica Lloyd

Director: Tanya Nash

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in January 2000.

Release date:

15 minutes

On radio

Fri 20 Jun 2025 08:45

Broadcasts

  • Fri 20 Jun 2025 08:45
  • Fri 20 Jun 2025 13:45
  • Fri 20 Jun 2025 19:45
  • Sat 21 Jun 2025 03:45