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An Uncommon Love by Michelene Wandor

4 Extra Debut. A maid-of-all-work begins a secret relationship with Victorian gentleman, Arthur Munby. Stars Elizabeth Rider and John Rowe.

The remarkable true story of the relationship between Hannah Cullwick, a maid of all work, and the Victorian gentleman and diarist Arthur Munby.

Hannah: 'Ah Massa, ours is a story that, a hundred years hence, no-one will believe.'

Based on the diaries and letters of Hannah Cullwick and Arthur Munby.

Starring John Rowe and Elizabeth Rider.

Written by Michelene Wandor.

Hannah Cullwick .... Elizabeth Rider
Arthur Munby .... John Rowe
Robert .... Brett Usher
Mrs Williams/girl musician .... Kathryn Hurlbutt
Photographer .... Peter Acre
Mr. Henderson .... Bernard Brown
Mrs Henderson/Helen .... Hilda Schroder
Miss Knight .... Narissa Knights
Mary .... Helena Breck
Gower .... David Sinclair
Sarah .... Helen Atkinson Wood

Director: Richard Wortley

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in April 1984.

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Uncommon Love is part of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra's Hidden Treasures collection of selected titles returned to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ by various collectors.

Our warm thanks go to the Radio Circle.

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1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Tue 14 Oct 2025 04:30

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