BBC Radio Four Extra will be broadcasting the 2003 adaptation of Jane Austin's classic novel Mansfield Park on weekday afternoons starting from Monday 12th May.
With a cast that includes David Tennant, Benedict Cumberbatch, Felicity Jones and Julia McKenzie, the ten part production has been retrieved from the archives to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the publication of the novel. The fifteen minute episodes will air at 2pm from Monday to Friday between the 12th - 23rd May.
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Week 1:
12th May (1/10) Seeking a position in society, young Fanny Price goes to live with her rich aunt and uncle
13th May (2/10) Fanny Price has to deal with some new neighbours
from London.
14th May (3/10) A trip to Mr Rushworth's estate has unforeseen
consequences for the whole party.
15th May (4/10) Amateur dramatics give Fanny Price cause for
consternation.
16th May (5/10) Sir Thomas returns to find the house in disarray.
Courtesy of the BBC, you can listen to a preview clip here, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as Edmund and Felicity Jones as Fanny
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