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4. Concern for Helen

Episode 4 of 4

Margaret is distressed by Helen’s sudden disappearance. Howards End is the setting for a terrible tragedy. Stars Joanne Pearce.

The classic novel by EM Forster, which follows the intertwined lives of the idealistic Schlegel sisters, the wealthy Wilcox family, and struggling clerk Leonard Bast in Edwardian England.

Dramatised by Jeffrey Segal.

Margaret's happiness seems to be threatened by Helen's mysterious disappearance.

A visit to Howards End ends in tragedy.

Margaret Schlegel .... Joanne Pearce
Helen Schlegel .... Miranda Richardson
Henry Wilcox .... Joss Ackland
Dolly Wilcox .... Susie Brann
Miss Avery .... Gwen Cherrell
Tibby Schlegel .... David Phelan
Charles Wilcox .... David Haig
Dr Mansbridge .... James MacPherson
Tom/Maid .... Vicky Ireland
Jacky Bast .... Natasha Pyne
Leonard Bast .... Mick Ford
Postman .... Shaun Prendergast
Paul Wilcox .... David Learner
Evie Cahill .... Jane Leonard

Director: Caroline Raphael

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1985.

1 hour

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Wed 18 Nov 202615:00
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