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4. Bad Hair Day

Episode 4 of 5

Anne has a very bad hair day - and resolves never to be romantic again. Stars Barbara Barnes, Ann Beach and Sean Baker.

Anne attempts to alter her hair colour with disastrous results, but sets her sights on a place at the Academy.

The classic tale of a young orphan girl’s struggles and joys as she settles into a Canadian farming community in the late 19th century.

Written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and first published in 1908.

Dramatised by Marcy Kahan

Anne …. Barbara Barnes
Rachel …. Ann Beach
Gilbert …. Robert Harper
Matthew …. Sean Baker
Marilla …. Susan Engel
Josie …. Colleen Prendergast
Miss Stacy …. Adjoa Andoh
Jane …. Amanda Gordon
Mrs Blewett …. Shirley Dixon

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1997.

30 minutes

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