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During 2021 on Radio 4, Hardy’s Women takes a fresh look at the novels of Thomas Hardy, through the eyes of some of his female protagonists The Hand of Ethelberta Adapted By Katherine Jakeways. All of London Society is in pursuit of Ethelberta's hand, but the infamous poet is not exactly the lady they think she is. Her claim to distinction is one of brains rather than blood. Her sister is her maid, her brother her butler, and she has just a year left before the whole family are left homeless and penniless. She must find a rich husband before the truth gets out. As her many ridiculous suitors pursue her half way across France, a farce is inevitable. CAST Ethelberta - Rebecca Humphries Picotee - Abra Thomspon Christopher Julian - Alfred Enoch Lord Mountclere - Adrian Scarborough Neigh - Simon Armstrong Ladywell - Lee Mengo Chickerel & Mountclere's brother - Michal Bertenshaw Aunt Charlotte & Mrs Petherwin - Heather Craney Menlove & Faith - Catriona McFarlane Joe - Tom Forrister Harp - Alis Huws Piano - Branwen Munn Directed by John Norton A ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cymru Wales Production