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2. Settling In and a Tragedy

Episode 2 of 5

Despite clashing with the science master in 1920, Davy settles into school life and his wife is expecting. Stars Oliver Milburn.

It’s 1920. Despite clashing with the science master, Davy has settled in well to school life at Bamfylde School.

His wife Beth is expecting twins and is the hero of the school after saving two pupils in a school fire.

RF Delderfield's classic novel of life between the wars.

Stars Oliver Milburn.

Dramatised in five parts by Shaun McKenna.

Davy Powlett-Jones .... Oliver Milburn
Algy Herries .... John Wood
Howarth ..... John Rowe
Carter .... Anthony Calf
Julia …. Juliet Aubrey
Beth .... Alison Pettitt
Keith Blades …. John Cummins
Spats Winterbourne …. Anthony Glennon
Chad Boyer …. Nick Sayce
Skidmore …. Josh Freeborn
Dobson .... Steven Williams
Ainsworth …. Steven Roberts

Director: Marc Beeby

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2006.

45 minutes

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