Dh Lawrence - Tainted Love

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The Rainbow

20210620

20220709 (R4)

DH Lawrence: Tainted Love' dynamically puts centre stage Lawrence's daring writing on the complexity of love. The Rainbow dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths

Ursula Brangwen wants to know about passion and desire. Delving into her own family history she defiantly questions the choices open to women.

Ursula - Cassie Bradley

Tom - Karl Collins

Lydia - Aneta Piotrowska

Young Ursula - Florence Hunt

Anna - Rosalie Craig

Young Anna - Lauren Tanner

Will - Lee Ingleby

Directed by Nadia Molinari

DH Lawrence: Tainted Love' is a pairing of two novels 'The Rainbow' and 'Women in Love' linked by Ursula Brangwen. Sexual awakening, transgression and repression are explored as his characters try to find happiness and fulfilment in uncertain times. Set in a mining town in Nottinghamshire, 'Tainted Love' is a celebration of Lawrence at his most daring, pushing the boundaries of sexuality in the dawning of the Twentieth Century.

Seen through the eyes of Ursula, The Rainbow' spans three generations of the Brangwen family from 1840s to 1905 exploring the complexity of desire, sexuality and liberty. As Ursula reflects on her family history, she defiantly questions the choices open to women, rejecting the path taken by her mother Anna who found fulfilment in childrearing and finding inspiration in the advice of her grandmother Lydia, a Polish refugee, who tells her to seek someone who will love her for what she is, not for what he wants. Upon publication in 1915 the novel was suppressed on the grounds of obscenity, all copies were destroyed and it remained banned in Britain for 11 years under the Obscene Publications Act 1857.

With thanks to the Estate of Frieda Lawrence Ravagli.

DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths.

DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire, passion and the complexity of love.

The Rainbow

20210627

20220716 (R4)

DH Lawrence: Tainted Love' dynamically puts centre stage Lawrence's daring writing on the complexity of love and desire.

The Rainbow dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths.

It is the dawn of female suffrage and Ursula, now a young woman, strives for sexual and financial independence. Ursula refuses to be tied down by the confines of her gender and the expectations of her family as she searches for sexual and intellectual fulfilment beyond the boundaries of her small town.

Ursula - Cassie Bradley

Anton - Nico Mirallegro

Anna - Rosalie Craig

Will - Lee Ingleby

Winifred - Tala Gouveia

Harby - Graeme Hawley

Young Ursula - Florence Hunt

Directed by Nadia Molinari

BBC Audio Drama North Production

Part of 'DH Lawrence Tainted Love' linking two novels 'The Rainbow' and 'Women in Love' that dynamically put centre stage Lawrence's daring writing on the complexity of human love. Sexual awakening, transgression and repression are explored as his characters try to find happiness and fulfilment in uncertain times. Set in a mining town in Nottinghamshire, 'Tainted Love' is a celebration of Lawrence at his most bold, pushing the boundaries of sexuality in the dawning of the Twentieth Century.

Upon publication in 1915 'The Rainbow' was suppressed on the grounds of obscenity, all copies were destroyed and it remained banned in Britain for 11 years under the Obscene Publications Act 1857.

With thanks to the Estate of Frieda Lawrence Ravagli.

DH Lawrence's daring exploration of sexual awakening.

DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire, passion and the complexity of love.

Women In Love

20210704

20220723 (R4)

Women in Love by DH Lawrence. Dramatised by Ian Kershaw.

The Brangwen sisters are looking for love in the Midlands mining town of Beldover. Ursula is a teacher and Gudrun an artist. They meet two friends who live nearby, school inspector Rupert Birkin and Gerald Crich, heir to a coal-mine, and they become romantically attached. But Gerald and Rupert have a troubled friendship.

Ursula - Cassie Bradley

Gudrun - Katie Redford

Rupert - Alexander Arnold

Gerald - James Cooney

Hermione - Emily Pithon

Diana/Pussum - Verity Henry

Julius - Rupert Hill

Director/Producer Gary Brown

DH Lawrence: Tainted Love' dynamically puts centre stage Lawrence's daring writing on the complexity of human love. Sexual awakenings, transgressive same sex love and internalised repression are explored as his characters try to find fulfilment in uncertain times. Set in a mining town in Nottinghamshire, this drama is a celebration of Lawrence at his most bold, pushing the boundaries of sexuality in the dawning of the Twentieth Century.

In Women in Love' Ursula Brangwen's younger sister Gudrun comes into equal focus as the two sisters embark on love affairs. Gudrun is an artist who pursues a destructive relationship with Gerald Crich, a rich industrialist who is haunted by family tragedy. Lawrence contrasts this pair with the love that develops between Ursula and Rupert Birkin, an alienated intellectual who articulates many fashionable nihilistic opinions. The emotional relationships are given further depth and tension by an intense psychological and physical attraction between Gerald and Rupert.

With thanks to the Estate of Frieda Lawrence Ravagli.

DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire dramatised by Ian Kershaw

DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire, passion and the complexity of love.

Women In Love

20210711

20220730 (R4)

Women in Love by DH Lawrence. Dramatised by Ian Kershaw.

Gerald is reeling from the death of his sister Diana. Rupert and Gudrun try to comfort him but Gerald finds it hard to express his emotions. As Ursula and Rupert grow closer can Gerald untangle his feelings for Rupert?

Gudrun - Katie Redford

Ursula - Cassie Bradley

Rupert - Alexander Arnold

Gerald - James Cooney

Diana - Verity Henry

Hermione - Emily Pithon

Loerke - Ashley Margolis

Director/Producer Gary Brown.

DH Lawrence: Tainted Love' dynamically puts centre stage Lawrence's daring writing on the complexity of human love. Sexual awakenings, transgressive same sex love and internalised repression are explored as his characters try to find happiness and fulfilment in uncertain times. Set in a mining town in Nottinghamshire, this drama is a celebration of Lawrence at his most bold, pushing the boundaries of sexuality in the dawning of the Twentieth Century.

With thanks to the Estate of Frieda Lawrence Ravagli.

DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire dramatised by Ian Kershaw

DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire, passion and the complexity of love.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	The Rainbow	20210620	20220709 (R4)	DH Lawrence: Tainted Love' dynamically puts centre stage Lawrence's daring writing on the complexity of love. The Rainbow dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths Ursula Brangwen wants to know about passion and desire. Delving into her own family history she defiantly questions the choices open to women. Ursula - Cassie Bradley Tom - Karl Collins Lydia - Aneta Piotrowska Young Ursula - Florence Hunt Anna - Rosalie Craig Young Anna - Lauren Tanner Will - Lee Ingleby Directed by Nadia Molinari DH Lawrence: Tainted Love' is a pairing of two novels 'The Rainbow' and 'Women in Love' linked by Ursula Brangwen. Sexual awakening, transgression and repression are explored as his characters try to find happiness and fulfilment in uncertain times. Set in a mining town in Nottinghamshire, 'Tainted Love' is a celebration of Lawrence at his most daring, pushing the boundaries of sexuality in the dawning of the Twentieth Century. Seen through the eyes of Ursula, The Rainbow' spans three generations of the Brangwen family from 1840s to 1905 exploring the complexity of desire, sexuality and liberty. As Ursula reflects on her family history, she defiantly questions the choices open to women, rejecting the path taken by her mother Anna who found fulfilment in childrearing and finding inspiration in the advice of her grandmother Lydia, a Polish refugee, who tells her to seek someone who will love her for what she is, not for what he wants. Upon publication in 1915 the novel was suppressed on the grounds of obscenity, all copies were destroyed and it remained banned in Britain for 11 years under the Obscene Publications Act 1857. With thanks to the Estate of Frieda Lawrence Ravagli. DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths. DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire, passion and the complexity of love.
02	The Rainbow	20210627	20220716 (R4)	DH Lawrence: Tainted Love' dynamically puts centre stage Lawrence's daring writing on the complexity of love and desire. The Rainbow dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths. It is the dawn of female suffrage and Ursula, now a young woman, strives for sexual and financial independence. Ursula refuses to be tied down by the confines of her gender and the expectations of her family as she searches for sexual and intellectual fulfilment beyond the boundaries of her small town. Ursula - Cassie Bradley Anton - Nico Mirallegro Anna - Rosalie Craig Will - Lee Ingleby Winifred - Tala Gouveia Harby - Graeme Hawley Young Ursula - Florence Hunt Directed by Nadia Molinari BBC Audio Drama North Production Part of 'DH Lawrence Tainted Love' linking two novels 'The Rainbow' and 'Women in Love' that dynamically put centre stage Lawrence's daring writing on the complexity of human love. Sexual awakening, transgression and repression are explored as his characters try to find happiness and fulfilment in uncertain times. Set in a mining town in Nottinghamshire, 'Tainted Love' is a celebration of Lawrence at his most bold, pushing the boundaries of sexuality in the dawning of the Twentieth Century. Upon publication in 1915 'The Rainbow' was suppressed on the grounds of obscenity, all copies were destroyed and it remained banned in Britain for 11 years under the Obscene Publications Act 1857. With thanks to the Estate of Frieda Lawrence Ravagli. DH Lawrence's daring exploration of sexual awakening. DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire, passion and the complexity of love.
03	Women In Love	20210704	20220723 (R4)	Women in Love by DH Lawrence. Dramatised by Ian Kershaw. The Brangwen sisters are looking for love in the Midlands mining town of Beldover. Ursula is a teacher and Gudrun an artist. They meet two friends who live nearby, school inspector Rupert Birkin and Gerald Crich, heir to a coal-mine, and they become romantically attached. But Gerald and Rupert have a troubled friendship. Ursula - Cassie Bradley Gudrun - Katie Redford Rupert - Alexander Arnold Gerald - James Cooney Hermione - Emily Pithon Diana/Pussum - Verity Henry Julius - Rupert Hill Director/Producer Gary Brown DH Lawrence: Tainted Love' dynamically puts centre stage Lawrence's daring writing on the complexity of human love. Sexual awakenings, transgressive same sex love and internalised repression are explored as his characters try to find fulfilment in uncertain times. Set in a mining town in Nottinghamshire, this drama is a celebration of Lawrence at his most bold, pushing the boundaries of sexuality in the dawning of the Twentieth Century. In Women in Love' Ursula Brangwen's younger sister Gudrun comes into equal focus as the two sisters embark on love affairs. Gudrun is an artist who pursues a destructive relationship with Gerald Crich, a rich industrialist who is haunted by family tragedy. Lawrence contrasts this pair with the love that develops between Ursula and Rupert Birkin, an alienated intellectual who articulates many fashionable nihilistic opinions. The emotional relationships are given further depth and tension by an intense psychological and physical attraction between Gerald and Rupert. With thanks to the Estate of Frieda Lawrence Ravagli. DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire dramatised by Ian Kershaw DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire, passion and the complexity of love.
04	Women In Love	20210711	20220730 (R4)	Women in Love by DH Lawrence. Dramatised by Ian Kershaw. Gerald is reeling from the death of his sister Diana. Rupert and Gudrun try to comfort him but Gerald finds it hard to express his emotions. As Ursula and Rupert grow closer can Gerald untangle his feelings for Rupert? Gudrun - Katie Redford Ursula - Cassie Bradley Rupert - Alexander Arnold Gerald - James Cooney Diana - Verity Henry Hermione - Emily Pithon Loerke - Ashley Margolis Director/Producer Gary Brown. DH Lawrence: Tainted Love' dynamically puts centre stage Lawrence's daring writing on the complexity of human love. Sexual awakenings, transgressive same sex love and internalised repression are explored as his characters try to find happiness and fulfilment in uncertain times. Set in a mining town in Nottinghamshire, this drama is a celebration of Lawrence at his most bold, pushing the boundaries of sexuality in the dawning of the Twentieth Century. In Women in Love' Ursula Brangwen's younger sister Gudrun comes into equal focus as the two sisters embark on love affairs. Gudrun is an artist who pursues a destructive relationship with Gerald Crich, a rich industrialist who is haunted by family tragedy. Lawrence contrasts this pair with the love that develops between Ursula and Rupert Birkin, an alienated intellectual who articulates many fashionable nihilistic opinions. The emotional relationships are given further depth and tension by an intense psychological and physical attraction between Gerald and Rupert. With thanks to the Estate of Frieda Lawrence Ravagli. DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire dramatised by Ian Kershaw DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire, passion and the complexity of love.