Main content

2. Off To School

Episode 2 of 5

The Cuthberts send Anne off to school, but trouble lies ahead. Stars Barbara Barnes, Susan Engel and Sean Baker.

Anne finds a friend in a neighbour - and an enemy at school - as she confronts her tormentor, Gilbert Blythe.

Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic tale of a young girl’s struggles and joys as she settles into a Canadian farming community in the late 19th century.

Dramatised by Marcy Kahan

Anne …. Barbara Barnes
Diana …. Joanne MacInnes
Marilla …. Susan Engel
Matthew …. Sean Baker
Gilbert …. Robert Harper
Mr Philips / Doctor …. Kim Wall
Mrs Barry …. Alice Arnold
Rachel …. Ann Beach
Mrs Spencer …. Janet Maw

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1997.

21 days left to listen

30 minutes

Last on

Last Wednesday05:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

More episodes

Previous

1. Anne with an ‘E’

Next

3. A Kindred Spirit

See all episodes from Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery

Broadcasts

  • Tue 6 Apr 201005:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Tue 28 Sep 201005:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Tue 15 Mar 201105:00
    BBC Radio 7
  • Sun 8 Apr 201209:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 8 Apr 201216:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 9 Apr 201205:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 11 Aug 201309:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 11 Aug 201317:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 12 Aug 201305:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 21 Jul 202615:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 21 Jul 202621:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Last Wednesday05:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra