Writing The Century 
Writing The Century
Vanessa Rosenthal explores the 20th century through real correspondence.
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH | 01 | And Is There Honey Still For Tea? | 20071231 | South Kensington housewife Ada Reece and writer and thinker Rudyard Kipling share their diaries as the 20th century dawns and the Boer War rages. Ada Reece....Joanne Mitchell Richard (Dick) Reece....Kevin Doyle Rudyard Kipling....Toby JonesCarrie Kipling....Teresa Gallagher Edith....Elianne Byrne Private Tucker/Reporter....Paul David GoughDirected by Polly Thomas |
| WH | 02 | 20080101 | 2/5. And Is There Honey Still for Tea? Ada watches Queen Victoria's funeral while Rudyard Kipling worries about the impact of the Boer War. Ada Reece....Joanne Mitchell Richard (Dick) Reece....Kevin Doyle Rudyard Kipling....Toby JonesCarrie Kipling....Teresa Gallagher Edith....Elianne Byrne Alfred Baldwin....Paul David GoughHarold Reece (aged 5)....Carter Dowland Directed by Polly Thomas | |
| WH | 03 | 20080102 | 3/5. And Is There Honey Still for Tea? Immigration is the topical issue of the day as the Aliens Immigration Act is passed and Ada's relationship with her husband deteriorates. Ada Reece....Joanne Mitchell Richard (Dick) Reece....Kevin Doyle Rudyard Kipling....Toby JonesCarrie Kipling/Ada's mother....Teresa Gallagher Major Evans Gordon....Paul David GoughDirected by Polly Thomas | |
| WH | 04 | 20080103 | 4/5. And Is There Honey Still for Tea? Lloyd George pushes through his historic People's Budget and the Reeces cut short their holiday when King Edward VII dies. Ada Reece....Joanne Mitchell Richard (Dick) Reece....Kevin Doyle Rudyard Kipling....Toby JonesCarrie Kipling....Teresa Gallagher Lloyd George....Stephen TomlinStanley Baldwin/Dr Bond....Paul David GoughDirected by Polly Thomas | |
| WH | 05 | 20080104 | 5/5. And Is There Honey Still for Tea? Ada Reece and Rudyard Kipling rejoice in their respective children's bright futures as George V is crowned, but clouds of war start to gather over mainland Europe. Ada Reece....Joanne Mitchell Richard (Dick) Reece/Redfern....Kevin Doyle Rudyard Kipling....Toby JonesCarrie Kipling/Madge....Teresa Gallagher Peggy Reece....Elianne Byrne Lydia Reece....Rae Kelly Harold Reece/John Kipling/Delivery Boy....Gareth Cassidy Directed by Polly Thomas | |
| 01 | Writing The Century: 1946-1948 - Out Of The Ashes | 20090105 | The relationship between a British soldier and his German sweetheart. Exploring the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Margaret Wilkinson. Following the relationship between Leslie Homer, a British soldier stationed in Germany after the war, and Ischi Heitmann, his German sweetheart. The couple struggle against the opposition of their parents and the authorities, who frown upon relations with 'the enemy'. Leslie....Toby Hadoke | |
| 04 | Writing The Century: 1946-1948 - Out Of The Ashes | 20090108 | Leslie throws himself into fixing up the family home and car. Exploring the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Margaret Wilkinson. Leslie throws himself into fixing up the family home and car, and Ischi writes to him about being falsely accused of promiscuity. Leslie....Toby Hadoke | |
| 05 LAST | Writing The Century: 1946-1948 - Out Of The Ashes | 20090109 | Ischi wonders what welcome she will find if she ever makes it to England. Exploring the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Margaret Wilkinson. The black market is rife in Germany and prisoners of war are making their way back from Russian camps. Ischi wonders what kind of welcome she will find if she is ever able to get to England. Leslie....Toby Hadoke | |
| 20080707 | Exploring the 20th century through diaries and correspondence of real people. 1/5. A Darkening Sky Dramatised by Vanessa Rosenthal. The tumult of 1930s as seen through the eyes of the editor of the Leeds Mercury, Linton Andrews and Flora Judd a middle class spinster from Stoke Poges. Linton Andrews....Russell DixonFlora Judd....Susannah HarkerGertie....Brigit ForsythMrs Judd....Ann RyeMann....Malcolm Raeburn Directed by Gary Brown. | |||
| 20080820 | 1939-1944: Hostages to Fortune Series exploring the twentieth century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Mick Martin. 3/5. Marianne finds her ambitions thwarted and Grace makes a decision about her marriage. Marianne....Vanessa Ackerman Mrs Carter....Sue RydingEdith/Alice....Olwen MayWill/Franz....David FleeshmanGrace....Sue Kelly Bessie....Lisa Moore Original music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directed by Gary Brown | |||
| 20080821 | 1939-1944: Hostages to Fortune Series exploring the twentieth century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Mick Martin. 4/5. Bessie fights ill health and Marianne trains to be a nurse. Marianne....Vanessa Ackerman Mrs Carter....Sue RydingEdith/Alice....Olwen MayWill/Franz....David FleeshmanGrace....Sue Kelly Bessie....Lisa Moore Sister Stuart....Maggie FoxRachel....Tahira DarDoctor....Hamilton BerstockOriginal music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directed by Gary Brown | |||
| 20080822 | 1939-1944: Hostages to Fortune Series exploring the twentieth century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Mick Martin. 5/5. Marianne's parents are desperately trying to get out of Germany. The Hoppers receive news of Ronald. Marianne....Vanessa Ackerman Edith/Alice....Olwen MayWill/Franz....David FleeshmanGrace....Sue Kelly Muller....Lisa Moore Harry....Terence MannSister Stuart....Maggie FoxLady Treloar....Sue RydingRachel....Tahira DarOriginal music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directed by Gary Brown | |||
| 20081027 | A Paintbrush Reporter Series exploring the 20th century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Hattie Naylor. 1/5. The story of Barbara Loxton, a South African mother who was separated from her daughters during the Second World War, and her experiences as a journalist travelling around war-torn Europe. Events unfold through the letters exchanged between her and her daughters during their enforced separation. Barbara....Kathryn HuntPolly....Hester Cox Lindsay....Ellie Sager Granny/Mrs Betram....Janice MckenzieAnne....Deborah McandrewMartli....Melissa Jane Sinden Original music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. | |||
| 20081028 | A Paintbrush Reporter Series exploring the 20th century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Hattie Naylor. The story of Barbara Loxton, a South African mother who was separated from her daughters during Second World War, and her experiences as a journalist travelling around war-torn Europe. Events unfold through the letters exchanged between her and her daughters during their enforced separation. 2/5. Having become a war correspondent, Barbara travels to Paris and paints in field hospitals. Barbara....Kathryn HuntPolly....Hester Cox Lindsay....Ellie Sager Granny....Janice MckenzieAnne/Monica....Deborah McandrewDr Dunn/Major Madary....Stuart Richman Jack....Conrad NelsonSinger: Waleed Isaacs Original music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. | |||
| 20081029 | A Paintbrush Reporter Series exploring the 20th century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Hattie Naylor. The story of Barbara Loxton, a South African mother who was separated from her daughters during Second World War, and her experiences as a journalist travelling around war-torn Europe. Events unfold through the letters exchanged between her and her daughters during their enforced separation. 3/5. Barbara travels through Holland. Meanwhile in South Africa, young Polly is ill again. Barbara....Kathryn HuntPolly....Hester Cox Lindsay....Ellie Sager Granny....Janice MckenzieAnne....Deborah McandrewSmithy....Leigh Symonds Harry....Conrad NelsonSoboleff....Stuart Richman Albert....Andrew Smith Singer: Waleed Isaacs Original music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. | |||
| 20081030 | A Paintbrush Reporter Series exploring the 20th century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Hattie Naylor. The story of Barbara Loxton, a South African mother who was separated from her daughters during Second World War, and her experiences as a journalist travelling around war-torn Europe. Events unfold through the letters exchanged between her and her daughters during their enforced separation. 4/5. With the war finally over, Barbara describes the devastation in Holland and Germany. Barbara....Kathryn HuntPolly....Hester Cox Lindsay/Child....Ellie Sager Granny....Janice MckenzieAnne/Ivy....Deborah McandrewFreddy/Allen....Graeme HawleySinger: Waleed Isaacs. | |||
| 20081031 | A Paintbrush Reporter Series exploring the 20th century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Hattie Naylor. The story of Barbara Loxton, a South African mother who was separated from her daughters during the Second World War, and her experiences as a journalist travelling around war-torn Europe. Events unfold through the letters exchanged between her and her daughters during their enforced separation. 5/5. After reporting extensively from postwar Germany, Barbara and her two young daughters are finally reunited in South Africa. Barbara....Kathryn HuntPolly....Hester Cox Lindsay....Ellie Sager Granny....Janice Mckenizie Anne/Rhona....Deborah McandrewMartli....Melissa Jane Sinden Dr Dunn....Stuart Richman Jack....Conrad NelsonAllen....Graeme HawleySinger: Waleed Isaacs. Original music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. | |||
| WTC | 02 | 20080819 | 1939-1944: Hostages to Fortune Series exploring the twentieth century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Mick Martin. 2/5. Marianne is angry at the restrictions she has to endure as an Enemy Alien. Grace's marriage is under strain. Marianne....Vanessa Ackerman Mrs Carter....Sue RydingEdith/Alice....Olwen MayWill/Franz....David FleeshmanGrace....Sue Kelly Bessie....Lisa Moore Cliff....Terence MannMiss Courtauld....Maggie FoxGeoff....Martin Michael Original music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directed by Gary Brown |
Updated: 4/13/2012