Dramatised by Martyn Wade

Martyn Wade is a skilled and talented radio writer and dramatist. He has dramatised the ‘Barsetshire’ novels for radio and the ‘Palliser’ series too. His other Trollope dramatisations have included ‘Orley Farm’ and ‘Miss Mackenzie’.

Part One

Arabella is determined to keep her engagement to John Morton a secret. Perhaps, there is a more exciting and wealthy husband she might be able to catch …

Part Two

Lord Rufford has kissed Arabella twice but she realises that much more needs to be done to win him and his estate. It is now time to tell John Morton she no longer wants to marry him?

Part Three

Lord Rufford has run away from Arabella but she hasn’t given up hope. She is determined that he will marry her but then she receives some distressing news ..

Anthony Trollope………..Robert Glenister
Arabella Trefoil…………..Anna Maxwell Martin
Lady Augustus…………..Barbara Flynn
Lord Augustus……………Gerard McDermott
Lord Rufford……………….Henry Devas
Lady Ushant………………Joanna David
John Morton………………Blake Ritson
Reginald Morton…………Daniel Rabin
Mary Masters…………….Penelope Rawlins
Mrs Morton……………….Richenda Carey
Senator Gotobed………..Stuart Milligan
Mounser Green…………Joanathan Forbes

Directed by Tracey Neale