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2. Off To School

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The Cuthberts send Anne off to school, but trouble lies ahead. Stars Barbara Barnes, Susan Engel and Sean Baker.

Anne finds a friend in a neighbour - and an enemy at school - as she confronts her tormentor, Gilbert Blythe.

Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic tale of a young girl’s struggles and joys as she settles into a Canadian farming community in the late 19th century.

Dramatised by Marcy Kahan

Anne …. Barbara Barnes
Diana …. Joanne MacInnes
Marilla …. Susan Engel
Matthew …. Sean Baker
Gilbert …. Robert Harper
Mr Philips / Doctor …. Kim Wall
Mrs Barry …. Alice Arnold
Rachel …. Ann Beach
Mrs Spencer …. Janet Maw

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1997.

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