Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1: The Stranger | 20200810 | Hugh Bonneville reads one of Katherine Mansfield's greatest stories, about love and possession, written in 1921. As a well-heeled crowd waits expectantly on a New Zealand wharf, one man can't help feeling anxious about being reunited with his beloved wife. Reader: Hugh Bonneville Abridged and produced by: Justine Willett Hugh Bonneville reads one of Katherine Mansfield's greatest stories, written in 1921. Classic short stories from the 1920s by New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield. | |
| 2: Miss Brill | 20200811 | Barbara Flynn reads one of Katherine Mansfield's greatest and most moving stories. Miss Brill, a genteel English teacher in Paris, prepares herself for her Sunday visit to the park bandstand. As usual, this is the highlight of her sometimes lonely week... Reader: Barbara Flynn Produced by: Justine Willett Classic short stories from the 1920s by New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield. | |
| 3: A Cup Of Tea | 20200812 | A classic story from 1922 by Katherine Mansfield, read by Hattie Morahan. When wealthy socialite Rosemary Fell finds herself coming to the aid of a desperate young woman, it all feels like an awfully exciting adventure. Until suddenly, it becomes all too real... Read by: Hattie Morahan Abridged and produced by: Justine Willett Classic story by the great New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield, read by Hattie Morahan Classic short stories from the 1920s by New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield. | |
| 4: Poison | 20200813 | A classic tale of suspense by acclaimed New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield. Classic short stories from the 1920s by New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield. | |
| 5: The Doll's House | 20200814 | Hattie Morahan reads Katherine Mansfield's heartbreaking tale from 1922. Classic short stories from the 1920s by New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield. | |
| 01 | Marriage A La Mode, Something Childish And Very Natural, Bliss | 20200809 | Katherine Mansfield's best-loved short stories fully-dramatised in two box-sets. This first instalment contains three surprising love stories: Marriage a la Mode, Something Childish & Very Natural and Bliss. * MARRIAGE A LA MODE: Isabel's new friends come between her and husband William. Katherine Mansfield - Hattie Morahan Isabel - Ellie Piercy William - Carl Prekopp Moira - Charlotte East Bobby - Ian Dunnett Jr Dennis - Joel MacCormack Vendor - Luke Nunn Paddy - Eliza Pearce Jonny - Orla Pearce * SOMETHING CHILDISH AND VERY NATURAL: Henry and Edna meet and fall in love, just as passionately as they always hoped they might. Henry - Joel MacCormack Edna - Cecilia Appiah Moth Girl - Eliza Pearce * BLISS: Bertha's life is dedicated to happiness, and her will for happiness folds around every experience, until this one. Bertha - Charlotte East Harry - Luke Nunn Pearl - Ellie Piercy Eddie - Joel MacCormack Mary - Cecilia Appiah Mr Norman Knight - Ian Dunnett Jr Dramatised by Katie Hims. Sound by Peter Ringrose. Director: Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2020. Stories of interfering new friends, passionate love and the will for happiness. Katherine Mansfield's best-loved short stories fully dramatised by Katie Hims. |
| 02 | Daughters Of The Late Colonel, The Garden Party, Ma Parker And Her First Ball. | 20200816 | Katherine Mansfield's best-loved short stories fully-dramatised in two box-sets. This second instalment contains four stories of age and experience. * DAUGHTERS OF THE LATE COLONEL: Jug and Con's fear of their father's disapproval continues even after he has died. Katherine Mansfield - Hattie Morahan Josephine ....... Rosie Cavaliero Constantia - Clare Corbett The Late Colonel - Michael Bertenshaw Kate - Cecilia Appiah Mr Farolles - Carl Prekopp Nurse Andrews - Charlotte East Cyril - Luke Nunn * THE GARDEN PARTY: Laura learns, briefly, the awful gap between her class and that of a dead neighbour on the day of her mother's garden party. Laura - Cecilia Appiah Mrs Sheridan - Rosie Cavaliero Mr Sheridan - Michael Bertenshaw Laurie - Luke Nunn Cook - Rose Basista Sadie - Clare Corbett Man - Carl Prekopp Josie - Charlotte East * LIFE OF MA PARKER: The cleaner for a Literary Gentleman discovers she has absolutely nowhere to grieve when her grandson dies. Ma Parker - Rosie Cavaliero Literary Gentleman - Michael Bertenshaw Doctor - Carl Prekopp Lennie - Orla Pearce * HER FIRST BALL: Leila learns that the joy of a ball, and of being young and free, is short-lived and destined to end. Leila - Rose Basista Man 1 & 3 - Carl Prekopp Man 2 - Luke Nunn Old Man - Michael Bertenshaw Dramatised by Katie Hims. Sound by Peter Ringrose. Director: Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2020. Stories of a father's disapproval, a garden party, grief and short-lived joy. Katherine Mansfield's best-loved short stories fully dramatised by Katie Hims. |