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2. A Radical Proposal

The Little Ottleys Series 4
Episode 2 of 5

Edith makes a radical proposal - that she should alternate between Aylmer and Bruce on a monthly basis. Stars Juliet Aubrey.

1916: Bruce, Edith and Aylmer are locked in their curious but delightful triangle.

Edith's radical proposal - that she should alternate between Aylmer and Bruce on a monthly basis - is about to be implemented and Bruce is not happy.

Ada Leverson's witty and wonderful social comedy set in early 20th century London.

Dramatised by Martyn Wade.

Ada (Narrator) ..... Haydn Gwynne
Edith .... Juliet Aubrey
Bruce .... Ifan Meredith
Aylmer .... Jonathan Firth
Madame Frabelle .... Jane Whittenshaw

Music: "Forgotten Dreams" - Max Jaffa with the Palm Court Orchestra.

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in April 2013.

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15 minutes

Last on

Wed 3 Jun 2026 03:45
91福利社 Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

Ada Haydn Gwynne
Edith Juliet Aubrey
Madame Frabelle Jane Whittenshaw

Broadcasts

  • Tue 9 Apr 2013 10:45
    91福利社 Radio 4
  • Tue 9 Apr 2013 19:45
    91福利社 Radio 4
  • Tue 2 Jun 2026 08:45
    91福利社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 2 Jun 2026 13:45
    91福利社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 2 Jun 2026 19:45
    91福利社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 3 Jun 2026 03:45
    91福利社 Radio 4 Extra