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1. The Architect

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Cornish parson's daughter Elfride becomes the object of affection for two very different men. Stars Janet Maw and Sean Arnold.

Elfride, a Cornish parson's daughter, is admired by two very different kinds of men.

Stephen visits her father's house.

Thomas Hardy's early novel is dramatised by Jane Beeson

Elfride Swancourt ..... Janet Maw
Stephen Smith .... Michael Maloney
Parson Swancourt .... Nigel Stock
John Smith .... Alan Dudley
Mrs Smith .... Katherine Parr
Martin/Driver .... Sean Arnold
Postman .... Michael Tudor Barnes
Kate .... Jill Lidstone
Polly .... Patience Tomlinson

Pianist: Stuart Hutchinson

Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1982

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