Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20070326 | Short plays exploring the secret world of a minor character in a classic film. 1/5. Miss Prism or the Dreadful Secret from The Importance of Being Earnest (Anthony Asquith 1952) By Natalia Power. Miss Prism has a dreadful secret and Oscar Wilde is determined to prise it out of her. Miss Prism....Selina Cadell Oscar Wilde....Sam Dale Bosie....Anthony Glennon Cecily....Jasmine Callan | ||
| 20070327 | Short plays exploring the secret world of a minor character in a classic film. 2/5. Molly's Story from Great Expectations (David Lean 1959) By Shelley Silas. Molly is housekeeper to Mr Jaggers, the lawyer who manages Pip's inheritance. Jaggers got Molly off a charge of murder and she has worked for him ever since. But her past is about to catch up with her. Molly....Claire Rushbrook Jaggers....John Dougall Directed by Claire Grove. | ||
| 20070328 | Short plays exploring the secret world of a minor character in a classic film. 3/5. Catriona's Story from I Know Where I'm Going (1945 Powell and Pressburger) By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. When Joan Webster insists on heading out to sea towards a marriage of convenience, Catriona and local girl Bridie have a tense wait as the boat heads into a storm. Catriona....Patricia Kerrigan Bridie....Tracy Wiles Rory....John Dougall Directed by Claire Grove. | ||
| 20070329 | Short plays exploring the secret world of a minor character in a classic film. 4/5. Sister Philippa's Story from Black Narcissus (1947 Powell and Pressburger) By Katie Hims. A group of nuns establish a remote mission in the Himalayas. Sister Philippa tends the garden and finds her faith is tested in the mountains. Sister Philippa....Ellie Haddington Leonard....Anthony Glennon Directed by Claire Grove. | ||
| 20070330 | Short plays exploring the secret world of a minor character in a classic film. 5/5. Aunt Emma's Story from The Railway Children By Rhiannon Tise. Aunt Emma was temporarily drafted in to help bring up her sister's three children, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis. An invitation to Roberta's wedding reminds her of her past. Aunt Emma....Maggie Steed Directed by Claire Grove. | ||
| 01 | Miss Prism Or The Dreadful Secret From The Importance Of Being Earnest (anthony Asquith 1952) | 20070326 | Miss Prism has a dreadful secret and Oscar Wilde is determined to prise it out of her. |
| 02 | Molly's Story From Great Expectations (david Lean 1959) | 20070327 | Molly is housekeeper to Mr Jaggers, the lawyer who manages Pip's inheritance. Jaggers got Molly off a charge of murder and she has worked for him ever since. But her past is about to catch up with her. |
| 03 | Catriona's Story From I Know Where I'm Going (1945 Powell And Pressburger) | 20070328 | When Joan Webster insists on heading out to sea towards a marriage of convenience, Catriona and local girl Bridie have a tense wait as the boat heads into a storm. |
| 04 | Sister Philippa's Story From Black Narcissus (1947 Powell And Pressburger) | 20070329 | A group of nuns establish a remote mission in the Himalayas. Sister Philippa tends the garden and finds her faith is tested in the mountains. |
| 05 LAST | Aunt Emma's Story From The Railway Children | 20070330 | Aunt Emma was temporarily drafted in to help bring up her sister's three children, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis. An invitation to Roberta's wedding reminds her of her past. |