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Paris. 1859. Caroline Sheridan Norton is the granddaughter of Richard Brinsley Sheridan. She'won independence from her miserable husband the hard way - by losing custody of her sons to him. Now, grown-up, they are reunited with her. But one is ailing, and moreover Caroline cannot help remembering the death of a third son, many years before. She's committed her life towards changing British law and ending "the wicked injustice we mothers had to suffer." Starring Penelope Wilton and George Baker. Written by Ellen Dryden. Caroline Norton .... Penelope Wilton George Norton .... George Baker Maid .... Carole Boyd Fletcher (Penney) .... Alex Jennings Fletcher, as a boy .... Jonathan Taylor Miss Vaughan .... Madi Hedd Brin, as a boy .... Samuel Durrans Brin .... David Peart Sailor .... Richard Huw Director: Brian Miller First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1983. A Child in a Dark Wood is part of BBC Radio 4 Extra's Hidden Treasures collection of selected titles returned to the BBC by various collectors. Our warm thanks go to the Radio Circle.
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