Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20070813 | Diana Griffiths' dramatisation of Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey into self-fulfilment. 1/10. Muriel unwittingly disgraces herself at her first party and then has to face the harsh reality of boarding school. Life brightens, however, when she befriends the exotic and beautiful Clare Duquesne. Muriel - Clare Goose Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth Mr Hammond - David Fleeshman Clare Duquesne - Victoria Brazier Miss Hancock - Daryl Fishwick Young Muriel - Ellie Sager Young Godfrey - Jon-Paul Bell Directed by Pauline Harris. Muriel unwittingly disgraces herself at her first party. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations |
| 02 | 20070814 | Diana Griffiths' dramatisation of Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey into self-fulfilment. 2/10. Muriel has finished boarding school and is returning home to Marshington, where her mother aims to pair her off with Godfrey Neale. But then Muriel's friend Clare visits and turns the Hammond household upside-down. Muriel - Clare Goose Connie - Joanne Froggatt Godfrey - James D'Arcy Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth Mr Hammond - David Fleeshman Clare Duquesne - Victoria Brazier Delia Vaughan - Deborah McAndrew Directed by Pauline Harris. Muriel's friend Clare visits, turning the Hammond household upside-down. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations |
| 03 | 20070815 | Diana Griffiths's dramatisation of Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey into self-fulfilment. 3/10. Godfrey Neale wants to go riding with the beautiful Clare Duquesne, but Muriel's sister Connie is determined not to be left out. Muriel - Clare Goose Connie - Joanne Froggatt Godfrey - James D'Arcy Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth Clare Duquesne - Victoria Brazier Delia Vaughan - Deborah McAndrew Mrs Neale - Julie Westwood Directed by Pauline Harris. When she is not gawping at Godfrey, Muriel Hammond is gazing at the stars. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations |
| 04 | 20070816 | Diana Griffiths's dramatisation of Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey into self-fulfilment. 4/10. Mrs Hammond is desperate to find husbands for Muriel and her sister Connie. Muriel - Clare Goose Connie - Joanne Froggatt Godfrey - James D'Arcy Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth Delia Vaughan - Deborah McAndrew Martin Elliot/Dr McKissack - Graeme Hawley Directed by Pauline Harris. On the eve of the 1914 war, Muriel and Connie are single and settled in Marshington. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations |
| 05 | 20070817 | Diana Griffiths's dramatisation of Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey into self-fulfilment. 5/10. Muriel and her mother visit Scarborough during the War but the Germans are shelling the town. A visit from Godfrey Neale changes the course of Muriel's life. Muriel - Clare Goose Connie - Joanne Froggatt Godfrey - James D'Arcy Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth Delia Vaughan - Deborah McAndrew Directed by Pauline Harris. War plays havoc with Muriel Hammond's aspirations and her experiences of love. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations |
| 06 | 20070820 | Diana Griffiths' dramatisation of Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey into self-fulfilment. 6/10. Muriel's sister Connie returns home unexpectedly with startling news. Muriel - Clare Goose Connie - Joanne Froggatt Mr Hammond - David Fleeshman Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth Bobby Collins - Sam Curtis Lady Grainger - Daryl Fishwick Young man - Steven Rostance Directed by Pauline Harris. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations |
| 07 | 20070821 | Diana Griffiths' dramatisation of Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey into self-fulfilment. 7/10. Muriel has gone to stay with Connie in the Yorkshire Moors. Connie, desperate for Muriel's help, receives a letter and discovers the truth concerning a past lover. Muriel - Clare Goose Connie - Joanne Froggatt Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth Mr Todd - Paul McCleary Mrs Todd - Deborah McAndrew Ben Todd - Graeme Hawley Alice - Tahira Dar Directed by Pauline Harris. Muriel tries to help her pregnant sister Connie unravel her complicated love life. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations |
| 08 | 20070822 | As the war comes to an end, Muriel hears news of Delia and comes to a decision. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations |
| 09 | 20070823 | Diana Griffiths's dramatisation of Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey into self-fulfilment. 9/10. Muriel moves from Yorkshire to London to live with Delia. She quickly adjusts to her new life until she receives an unexpected visit. Muriel - Clare Goose Delia Vaughan - Deborah McAndrew Godfrey - James D'Arcy Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth Directed by Pauline Harris. Muriel arrives in London to help Delia with her reformist work and Godfrey pays a visit. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations |
| 10 | 20070824 | Diana Griffiths's dramatisation of Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey into self-fulfilment. 10/10. Muriel returns to Marshington in Yorkshire for the annual fete and is faced with a life-changing decision. Muriel - Clare Goose Godfrey - James D'Arcy Mrs Hammond - Brigit Forsyth Directed by Pauline Harris. Muriel returns to Marshington and is faced with a life-changing decision. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations |