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In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together. Jacqueline Susann drama with Barbara Barnes.

1956: Neely's Hollywood career has collapsed. Back in New York she and Anne go to see Neely's old rival Helen Lawson in a new show.

Conclusion of Jacqueline Susann's 1960s best seller.

Three beautiful young women are best friends carving out careers in the entertainment industry.

Stars Madeleine Potter, Barbara Barnes, Kerry Shale, Sally Dexter and Coleen Prendergast.

Omnibus of the last five of fifteen episodes.

Dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus.

Anne Welles... Madeleine Potter
Neely O'Hara ...Barbara Barnes
Kevin... Kerry Shale
Helen Lawson... Sally Dexter
Attendant... Coleen Prendergast
Director... Nathan Osgood
Jennifer North... Julia Ford
Kevin... Kerry Shale
Claude ...Wayne Foskett
Dr Hall/Jerry ... Harry Myers
Nurse/Operator ..... Susan Jameson
Jamie Glover ..... Lyon Burke
Henry Bellamy ... Stuart Milligan

Other parts played by the cast.

Producer: Claire Grove

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2005.

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1 hour, 5 minutes

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