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2. France, 1916

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France, 1916: After Isabelle leaves, Stephen becomes immersed in one of the 20th century's bloodiest wars. Stars Toby Stephens.

France, 1916. After Isabelle leaves, Stephen becomes immersed in one of the 20th century's bloodiest wars.

Written by Sebastian Faulks and dramatised for radio by Nick Stafford.

Stephen Wraysford .... Toby Stephens
Wier .... Adam Godley
Jack Firebrace .... Gavin Muir
Gray .... Tom Mannion
Brennan .... Iwan Thomas
Douglas .... David Brooks
Sure .... Gerard McDermott
Elizabeth .... Rachel Atkins
Robert .... John Rowe
Lindsay .... Sarah Rice
Irene .... Jenny Lee
Francoise .... Carolyn Jones

Director: Claire Grove

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1997.

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