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1. The Guru

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In the summer of 1920, Lucia returns to her beloved Riseholme. But an upstart is controlling village cultural life. Stars Barbara Jefford.

Summer 1920: Lucia (Mrs Philip Lucas) returns to her beloved Riseholme after the exhausting social round in London. But all, it seems, is not well.

In her absence an upstart has assumed control of the cultural life of the village. The light of battle enters Lucia's eye.

A five-part comedy series based on EF Benson's novel, first published in 1920.

Starring Barbara Jefford and Jonathan Cecil

Dramatised in five parts and narrated by Aubrey Woods.

Lucia ....... Barbara Jefford
Georgie Pillson .... Jonathan Cecil
Daisy Quantock ..... Jane Wenham
Colonel Boucher .... Bernard Brown
Robert Quantock.... Anthony Newlands
Peppino .... David Garth
Guru ... Badi Uzzaman
Grosveno .... Narissa Knights
Station staff .... Michael Jenner
Station staff ..... Mark Straker

Producer: John Cardy

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1984.

45 minutes

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Tue 21 Apr 202615:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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