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Little Women

BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

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Little Women

By: Louisa May Alcott
Narrated by: Bryony Hannah, full cast, John Bowler, Julianna Jennings, Natasha J Barnes, Samantha Dakin, Tara Ward
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About this listen

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of the evergreen classic novel by Louisa May Alcott.

With their father away fighting in the American Civil War, the four March girls are facing a lean Christmas with their mother. But the sisters’ close bond and determination to make the best of things enables them to find happiness despite their poverty.

As the years go by we follow their fortunes as they journey into womanhood. Meg the beauty, Jo the tomboy, shy Beth and precocious Amy will encounter adventure, hardship, joys and disappointments, and learn to meet the challenges of life as they become independent and make their way in the world. While marriage and motherhood may beckon for the sisters, their most enduring love is always for each other.

First published in 1868 and never out of print since, this iconic coming-of-age tale is a perennial favourite that has touched the hearts of generations of fans. This moving BBC Radio 4 dramatisation stars Natasha J Barnes, Julianna Jennings, Bryony Hannah and Samantha Dakin as Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, with Tara Ward as Mrs March and Alex Lanipekun as Laurie.

Public Domain (P)2017 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Classics Entertainment & Performing Arts Heartfelt

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bit hard to tell who is who some times but I enjoyed it all the same!

Good quick listen!

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A beautiful story of a simple family living a life full of coming of age experiences. Gentle and moving as the sisters grow and leave home. Good quality adaptation with an interesting device of first person accounts.

An Unforgettable Classic

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Having read this over 50 years ago I was pleased to remember it as it should be.. great adaptation.

Great adaptation

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Forgot just how wonderful this book was. Beautifully charactericterised. Well acted. Really enjoyed listening.

Wonderful

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This is such a beautiful adaptation and a joyful return to one of my childhood favourites. The script and music are glorious, and the performances are excellent, particularly Amy, Beth, Laurie and Fritz.

A beautiful adaptation!

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I just wish Radio 4 had made a bit more of it. What there is is very well done, proper voice acting not just reading a script.

Excellent short version

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I loved listening to this book, as it was such a brilliant story as well as a heartfelt book that will remain with me forever. All of the characters had lovely voices, and it is all acted out instead of read! Brilliant!

Little Women

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Superb adaptation for radio and excellent production. Instantly transported to a different time and place. 10/10

Magnificent

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