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1. Return to London

The Little OttleysSeries 4
Episode 1 of 5

4 Extra Debut. Bruce has returned from America and although divorced from Edith, still living at the Knightsbridge house. Stars Juliet Aubrey.

It is early Autumn in the year 1916.

Bruce Ottley, having gone to America to escape the Zeppelins and to live with Madame Frabelle, has returned to England.

Though divorced from Edith he is still residing in the spare room of the very concise house in Sloane Street, Knightsbridge. He has been attempting to convince Edith that everything should and can be exactly as it was before.

Much to the dismay of Aylmer.

Continuing Ada Leverson's witty and wonderful social comedy set in early 20th century London, taken from her three short novels written between 1908 and 1916: Love’s Shadow, Tenterhooks and Love at Second Sight. They were grouped together in 1962 under the title of 'The Little Ottleys'.

Dramatised by Martyn Wade.

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

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

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2013.

15 minutes

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Credits

AdaHaydn Gwynne
EdithJuliet Aubrey

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