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As Drouet’s suspicions about Carrie and his friend grow, Hurstwood begs her to run away with him. Will she? Stars Eve Best.

Drouet's suspicions about Carrie grow after he overhears a gossiping housemaid.

Meanwhile, Hurstwood begs Carrie to run away with him later that week.

Will she? And what will Hurstwood’s wife Julia think?

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
Julia .... Kate Harper
Maid .... Alison Darling

All other parts played by members of the cast

Director: Polly Thomas

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

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