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5. A Falling Out

Episode 5 of 15

Anne’s fallen for handsome Englishman Lyon Burke. Her friendship with singer Helen is put to the test. Stars Madeleine Potter.

Anne confesses her love for Lyon to 'fiancé' Allen.

She decides against moving in with Lyon, but finds another option.

Three beautiful young women become best friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry.

Jacqueline Susann's best selling novel, first published in 1966.

Dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus

Anne Welles .... Madeleine Potter
Neely O'Hara .... Barbara Barnes
Helen Lawson .... Sally Dexter
Henry Bellamy .... Stuart Milligan
Lyon Burke .... Jamie Glover
Jennifer North .... Julia Ford
Miss Steinberg .... Liza Ross
Allen Cooper .... Walter Lewis

Producer: Claire Grove

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2005.

15 minutes

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Fri 26 Jun 202608:45
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