Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20090607 | 20090613 (R4) | Dramatisation by Robin Brooks of the 1866 mystery novel by Wilkie Collins. The machinations of the flame-haired temptress Lydia Gwilt are derailed by the workings of fate and her own lusts and longings. By unexpectedly inheriting a substantial estate in Norfolk, callow Allan Armadale comes to the attention of the beautiful and dangerous fortune hunter Lydia Gwilt. She plans to seduce and marry him, but there are obstacles in her way in the shape of Allan's pretty young neighbour and his mysterious friend Midwinter. Lydia - Lucy Robinson Allan Armadale - Alex Robertson Midwinter - Ray Fearon Neelie - Perdita Avery Maria - Carol Macready Susan - Rebecca Saire Major - Sean Baker Bashwood - Richard Durden Pedgift Jnr - Grant Gillespie A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. Callow Allan Armadale attracts the attention of a dangerous fortune-hunter. |
| 02 | 20090614 | 20090620 (R4) | Dramatisation by Robin Brooks of the 1866 mystery novel by Wilkie Collins. The machinations of the flame-haired temptress Lydia Gwilt are derailed by the workings of fate and her own lusts and longings. Lydia Gwilt's plan to marry Allan Armadale and secure his fortune has run into difficulties and her own passions, as well as those around her, are starting to interfere with her schemes. She is increasingly attracted to Allan's companion Midwinter, and he to her. Lydia - Lucy Robinson Allan - Alex Robertson Midwinter - Ray Fearon Neelie - Perdita Avery Pedgift Snr - GeoffreyWhitehead Bashwood - Richard Durden Mrs Benson - Rebeccea Saire John - Robin Brooks A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. Lydia's plan to marry Allan hits a snag when she feels attracted to his companion. |
| 03 | 20090621 | 20090627 (R4) | Dramatisation by Robin Brooks of the 1866 mystery novel by Wilkie Collins. The machinations of the flame-haired temptress Lydia Gwilt are derailed by the workings of fate and her own lusts and longings. Lydia Gwilt has found a new and more violent way to secure Allan Armadale's fortune, by impersonating his widow. Her plans now include murder, but will her passion for Allan's companion Midwinter help or hinder her? Lydia - Lucy Robinson Allan - Alex Robertson Midwinter - Ray Fearon Neelie - Perdita Avery Bashwood - Richard Durden Downward - Geoffrey Whitehead Jemmy - Grant Gillespie Vincent - Robin Brooks Girl - Rebeccea Saire A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. Lydia Gwilt decides on a new and more violent way to secure Allan's fortune. |