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Radio 4 Extra,04 Dec 1999,60 mins
Harriet O'Carroll - Minuet
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The story of novelist Jane Austen's real-life love affair with a romantic young Irishman which fuelled her desire to become a writer. Starring Helen McCrory as Jane Austen. Written by Harriet O'Carroll. Jane Austen .... Helen McCrory Tom .... John Light Mr Austen .... John Rowe Mrs Austen .... Paula Jacobs Eliza .... Geraldine Fitzgerald With: Frances Jeater, Tilly Gaunt Giles Pagan Harry Myers Director: Cherry Cookson First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in December 1999.
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