11. The Duke's Children

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Glencora's daughter Mary falls in love with a man who has neither fame nor fortune. Lady Mabel Grex sets her sights on Lord Silverbridge - the Duke's son. Anthony Trollope's political intrigues of a Victorian aristocratic family. Starring Sophie Thompson and Ben Miles. Dramatised from the novels in 12 parts by Martyn Wade. Plantagenet Palliser ... Ben Miles Lady Glencora ... Sophie Thompson Mme Goesler ... Stella Gonet Mary ... Rachael Stirling Lord Silverbridge ... Nicholas Boulton Frank Tregear ... Chris Moran Isabel Boncassen ... Madeleine Potter Major Tifto ... Philip Fox Popplecourt ... Crispin Bonham-Carter Lady Cantrip ... Frances Jeater Lady Mabel ... Lydia Leonard Mrs Montecute Jones ... Rachel Atkins With David Troughton as the narrator - Anthony Trollope Music specially composed by Elizabeth Parker. Director: Marc Beeby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2004.