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2. Desperate Times

Carrie faces the threats of illness and unemployment. Will she succumb to Drouet’s offer of help and lodgings? Stars Eve Best.

Carrie faces the threats of illness and unemployment.

Then fate throws her into Drouet's path again.

Will Carrie's revulsion at her own dreary life mean she will accept Drouet's offer of assistance and lodgings?

Theodore Dreiser's neglected American classic, first published in 1900.

It's the gripping tale of a young woman's eventful rise to fame and fortune at the turn of the 20th century.

Dramatised by Steve Chambers.

Dreiser .... Russell Dixon
Hurstwood .... Liam Cunningham
Carrie .... Eve Best
Charlie Drouet ....John Guerrasio
Minnie .... Kate Harper
all other parts played by members of the cast

Director: Polly Thomas

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in March 2000.

25 days left to listen

15 minutes

Last on

Wednesday 03:45

Broadcasts

  • Tuesday 08:45
  • Tuesday 13:45
  • Tuesday 19:45
  • Wednesday 03:45