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The Adventures of Flora Poste who embarks on a career as 'a parasite' and moves in with the Starkadders of Howling...

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Flora's Rights

19810517

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Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives - the Starkadders of Howling.

Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives - the Starkadders of Howling. Comedy-drama starring Patricia Gallimore.

Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives - the Starkadders of Howling.

Comedy-drama starring Patricia Gallimore.

A 'parasite' moves in with her relatives - the Starkadders of Howling.

Stella Gibbons dramatisation with Patricia Gallimore.

The Adventures of Flora Poste who embarks on a career as 'a parasite' and moves in with the Starkadders of Howling.

Flora believes that unless life is tidy one cannot enjoy it.

However life at Cold Comfort Farm promises to be anything but.

Flora's Rights

19810517

20060814 (BBC7)
20060815 (BBC7)
20070211 (BBC7)
20080602 (BBC7)
20080603 (BBC7)
20090511 (BBC7)
20090512 (BBC7)
20100513 (BBC7)
20100514 (BBC7)
20110801 (BBC7)
20110802 (BBC7)
20130501 (BBC7)
20130502 (BBC7)
20170925 (BBC7)

Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives, the Starkadders of Howling.

In which Flora Poste - she of the strong will and the slender ankle - begins her adventures.

Flora believes that unless life is tidy, one cannot even begin to enjoy it- and life with her relatives at Cold Comfort Farm promises to be anything but.

Stella Gibbons tale of early 20th century rural England dramatised in 4-parts by Elizabeth Proud

Starring Patricia Gallimore as Flora Poste, Elizabeth Proud as Stella Gibbons, Malcolm Hayes as the Abbe Fausse-Maigre, John Westbrook as John Westbrook, Kate Binchy as Mary Smiling, David McAlistair as Charles Fairford, Pauline Letts as Aunt Gwen, Alexander John as Angus McKnag, Gladys Spencer as Spiritualist Lady, Margaret Robertson as Judith Starkadder, Trevor Martin as Reuben Starkadder, Cyril Shaps as Adam Lambsbreath, Sion Prober as Seth Starkadder, John Hollis as Amos Starkadder, Stephen Garlick as Mark Dolour and Jane Knowles as Elfine Starkadder.

Music: Terence Allbright

Director: Ian Cotterell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1981.

Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives, the Starkadders of Howling.

Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives, the Starkadders of Howling. Comedy-drama starring Patricia Gallimore.

Comedy-drama starring Patricia Gallimore.

A 'parasite' moves in with her relatives - the Starkadders of Howling.

Stella Gibbons dramatisation with Patricia Gallimore.

The Adventures of Flora Poste who embarks on a career as 'a parasite' and moves in with the Starkadders of Howling.

Flora believes that unless life is tidy one cannot enjoy it.

However life at Cold Comfort Farm promises to be anything but.

Amos' Call

19810524

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Flora aims to 'tidy up' the Starkadders - then preacher Amos' apocalyptic ravings.

Stars Patricia Gallimore and Kate Binchy.

Flora aims to 'tidy up' the Starkadders, but Amos' apocalyptic ravings are next.

Stella Gibbons' drama with Patricia Gallimore.

Flora's campaign to 'tidy up' the Starkadders continues apace - Amos and his apocalyptic ravings are next.

Flora discovers yet more untidiness at Cold Comfort Farm: some of it religious!

Amos' Call

19810524

20060815 (BBC7)
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20100515 (BBC7)
20110802 (BBC7)
20110803 (BBC7)
20130502 (BBC7)
20130503 (BBC7)
20170926 (BBC7)

Flora aims to tidy up the Starkadders, and the apocalyptic ravings of preacher Amos.

Flora aims to tidy up the Starkadders, and the apocalyptic ravings of preacher Amos. With Patricia Gallimore and Kate Binchy.

Flora aims to 'tidy up' the Starkadders - then preacher Amos' apocalyptic ravings.

Stars Patricia Gallimore and Kate Binchy.

Flora aims to 'tidy up' the Starkadders, but Amos' apocalyptic ravings are next.

Stella Gibbons' drama with Patricia Gallimore.

Flora's campaign to 'tidy up' the Starkadders continues apace - Amos and his apocalyptic ravings are next.

Flora discovers yet more untidiness at Cold Comfort Farm: some of it religious!

Elfine's Rights

19810602

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20170927 (BBC7)

Flora aims to transform Elfine into the belle of the ball. Comedy with Patricia Gallimore.

Flora aims to transform Elfine into the belle of the ball. Comedy-drama with Patricia Gallimore and John Westbrook.

Flora aims to transform Elfine into the Belle of the Ball.

Comedy-drama with Patricia Gallimore and John Westbrook.

With Patricia Gallimore.

Stella Gibbons' drama with Patricia Gallimore and John Westbrook.

Can 'Robert Poste's child' transform Elfine into the Belle of the Ball? And is there still something nasty in the woodshed?

Elfine's Rights

19810602

20060816 (BBC7)
20060817 (BBC7)
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20080605 (BBC7)
20090513 (BBC7)
20090514 (BBC7)
20100517 (BBC7)
20100518 (BBC7)
20110803 (BBC7)
20110804 (BBC7)

Flora aims to transform Elfine into the Belle of the Ball.

Comedy-drama with Patricia Gallimore and John Westbrook.

With Patricia Gallimore.

Stella Gibbons' drama with Patricia Gallimore and John Westbrook.

Can 'Robert Poste's child' transform Elfine into the Belle of the Ball? And is there still something nasty in the woodshed?

04 LAST

Flora's Rights Again

19810607

20060817 (BBC7)
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20090514 (BBC7)
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20110804 (BBC7)
20110805 (BBC7)
20130506 (BBC7)
20130507 (BBC7)
20170928 (BBC7)

As Elfine's wedding day nears, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign.

As Elfine's wedding day draws near, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign. Comedy-drama with Patricia Gallimore.

As Elfine's wedding day draws near, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign.

Comedy-drama with Patricia Gallimore.

Stella Gibbons' drama with Patricia Gallimore.

Elfine's wedding day approaches and only Aunt Ada Doom is stopping Flora from finally tidying up the Starkadders.

04 LAST

Flora's Rights Again

19810607

20060817 (BBC7)
20060818 (BBC7)
20070304 (BBC7)
20080605 (BBC7)
20080606 (BBC7)
20090514 (BBC7)
20090515 (BBC7)
20100518 (BBC7)
20100519 (BBC7)
20110804 (BBC7)
20110805 (BBC7)

As Elfine's wedding day nears, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign.

As Elfine's wedding day draws near, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign.

Comedy-drama with Patricia Gallimore.

Stella Gibbons' drama with Patricia Gallimore.

Elfine's wedding day approaches and only Aunt Ada Doom is stopping Flora from finally tidying up the Starkadders.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Flora's Rights	19810517	20060814 (BBC7) 20060815 (BBC7) 20070211 (BBC7) 20080602 (BBC7) 20080603 (BBC7) 20090511 (BBC7) 20090512 (BBC7) 20100513 (BBC7) 20100514 (BBC7) 20110801 (BBC7) 20110802 (BBC7)	Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives - the Starkadders of Howling. Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives - the Starkadders of Howling. Comedy-drama starring Patricia Gallimore. Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives - the Starkadders of Howling. Comedy-drama starring Patricia Gallimore. A 'parasite' moves in with her relatives - the Starkadders of Howling. Stella Gibbons dramatisation with Patricia Gallimore. The Adventures of Flora Poste who embarks on a career as 'a parasite' and moves in with the Starkadders of Howling. Flora believes that unless life is tidy one cannot enjoy it. However life at Cold Comfort Farm promises to be anything but.
01	Flora's Rights	19810517	20060814 (BBC7) 20060815 (BBC7) 20070211 (BBC7) 20080602 (BBC7) 20080603 (BBC7) 20090511 (BBC7) 20090512 (BBC7) 20100513 (BBC7) 20100514 (BBC7) 20110801 (BBC7) 20110802 (BBC7) 20130501 (BBC7) 20130502 (BBC7) 20170925 (BBC7)	Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives, the Starkadders of Howling. In which Flora Poste - she of the strong will and the slender ankle - begins her adventures. Flora believes that unless life is tidy, one cannot even begin to enjoy it- and life with her relatives at Cold Comfort Farm promises to be anything but. Stella Gibbons tale of early 20th century rural England dramatised in 4-parts by Elizabeth Proud Starring Patricia Gallimore as Flora Poste, Elizabeth Proud as Stella Gibbons, Malcolm Hayes as the Abbe Fausse-Maigre, John Westbrook as John Westbrook, Kate Binchy as Mary Smiling, David McAlistair as Charles Fairford, Pauline Letts as Aunt Gwen, Alexander John as Angus McKnag, Gladys Spencer as Spiritualist Lady, Margaret Robertson as Judith Starkadder, Trevor Martin as Reuben Starkadder, Cyril Shaps as Adam Lambsbreath, Sion Prober as Seth Starkadder, John Hollis as Amos Starkadder, Stephen Garlick as Mark Dolour and Jane Knowles as Elfine Starkadder. Music: Terence Allbright Director: Ian Cotterell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1981. Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives, the Starkadders of Howling. Flora Poste decides to live off her relatives, the Starkadders of Howling. Comedy-drama starring Patricia Gallimore. Comedy-drama starring Patricia Gallimore. A 'parasite' moves in with her relatives - the Starkadders of Howling. Stella Gibbons dramatisation with Patricia Gallimore. The Adventures of Flora Poste who embarks on a career as 'a parasite' and moves in with the Starkadders of Howling. Flora believes that unless life is tidy one cannot enjoy it. However life at Cold Comfort Farm promises to be anything but.
02	Amos' Call	19810524	20060815 (BBC7) 20060816 (BBC7) 20070218 (BBC7) 20080603 (BBC7) 20080604 (BBC7) 20090512 (BBC7) 20090513 (BBC7) 20100514 (BBC7) 20100515 (BBC7) 20110802 (BBC7) 20110803 (BBC7)	Flora aims to 'tidy up' the Starkadders - then preacher Amos' apocalyptic ravings. Stars Patricia Gallimore and Kate Binchy. Flora aims to 'tidy up' the Starkadders, but Amos' apocalyptic ravings are next. Stella Gibbons' drama with Patricia Gallimore. Flora's campaign to 'tidy up' the Starkadders continues apace - Amos and his apocalyptic ravings are next. Flora discovers yet more untidiness at Cold Comfort Farm: some of it religious!
02	Amos' Call	19810524	20060815 (BBC7) 20060816 (BBC7) 20070218 (BBC7) 20080603 (BBC7) 20080604 (BBC7) 20090512 (BBC7) 20090513 (BBC7) 20100514 (BBC7) 20100515 (BBC7) 20110802 (BBC7) 20110803 (BBC7) 20130502 (BBC7) 20130503 (BBC7) 20170926 (BBC7)	Flora aims to tidy up the Starkadders, and the apocalyptic ravings of preacher Amos. Flora aims to tidy up the Starkadders, and the apocalyptic ravings of preacher Amos. With Patricia Gallimore and Kate Binchy. Flora aims to 'tidy up' the Starkadders - then preacher Amos' apocalyptic ravings. Stars Patricia Gallimore and Kate Binchy. Flora aims to 'tidy up' the Starkadders, but Amos' apocalyptic ravings are next. Stella Gibbons' drama with Patricia Gallimore. Flora's campaign to 'tidy up' the Starkadders continues apace - Amos and his apocalyptic ravings are next. Flora discovers yet more untidiness at Cold Comfort Farm: some of it religious!
03	Elfine's Rights	19810602	20060816 (BBC7) 20060817 (BBC7) 20070225 (BBC7) 20080604 (BBC7) 20080605 (BBC7) 20090513 (BBC7) 20090514 (BBC7) 20100517 (BBC7) 20100518 (BBC7) 20110803 (BBC7) 20110804 (BBC7) 20130503 (BBC7) 20130504 (BBC7) 20170927 (BBC7)	Flora aims to transform Elfine into the belle of the ball. Comedy with Patricia Gallimore. Flora aims to transform Elfine into the belle of the ball. Comedy-drama with Patricia Gallimore and John Westbrook. Flora aims to transform Elfine into the Belle of the Ball. Comedy-drama with Patricia Gallimore and John Westbrook. With Patricia Gallimore. Stella Gibbons' drama with Patricia Gallimore and John Westbrook. Can 'Robert Poste's child' transform Elfine into the Belle of the Ball? And is there still something nasty in the woodshed?
03	Elfine's Rights	19810602	20060816 (BBC7) 20060817 (BBC7) 20070225 (BBC7) 20080604 (BBC7) 20080605 (BBC7) 20090513 (BBC7) 20090514 (BBC7) 20100517 (BBC7) 20100518 (BBC7) 20110803 (BBC7) 20110804 (BBC7)	Flora aims to transform Elfine into the Belle of the Ball. Comedy-drama with Patricia Gallimore and John Westbrook. With Patricia Gallimore. Stella Gibbons' drama with Patricia Gallimore and John Westbrook. Can 'Robert Poste's child' transform Elfine into the Belle of the Ball? And is there still something nasty in the woodshed?
04 LAST	Flora's Rights Again	19810607	20060817 (BBC7) 20060818 (BBC7) 20070304 (BBC7) 20080605 (BBC7) 20080606 (BBC7) 20090514 (BBC7) 20090515 (BBC7) 20100518 (BBC7) 20100519 (BBC7) 20110804 (BBC7) 20110805 (BBC7) 20130506 (BBC7) 20130507 (BBC7) 20170928 (BBC7)	As Elfine's wedding day nears, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign. As Elfine's wedding day draws near, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign. Comedy-drama with Patricia Gallimore. As Elfine's wedding day draws near, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign. Comedy-drama with Patricia Gallimore. Stella Gibbons' drama with Patricia Gallimore. Elfine's wedding day approaches and only Aunt Ada Doom is stopping Flora from finally tidying up the Starkadders.
04 LAST	Flora's Rights Again	19810607	20060817 (BBC7) 20060818 (BBC7) 20070304 (BBC7) 20080605 (BBC7) 20080606 (BBC7) 20090514 (BBC7) 20090515 (BBC7) 20100518 (BBC7) 20100519 (BBC7) 20110804 (BBC7) 20110805 (BBC7)	As Elfine's wedding day nears, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign. As Elfine's wedding day draws near, only Aunt Ada Doom is hindering Flora's campaign. Comedy-drama with Patricia Gallimore. Stella Gibbons' drama with Patricia Gallimore. Elfine's wedding day approaches and only Aunt Ada Doom is stopping Flora from finally tidying up the Starkadders.