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13. Opportunity

Facing ruin, Carrie tries her hand at theatre work. Meanwhile, Hurstwood sinks further into decline. Stars Eve Best.

Facing ruin, Carrie tries her hand at theatre work, remembering her success in amateur dramatics in Chicago.

To her joy, she gets a job as a chorus line girl.

Meanwhile, Hurstwood cannot find work and sinks further into decline.

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
Mrs Oeslagge the butcher's wife .... Kate Harper
Lola .... Alison Darling

All other parts played by members of the cast

Director: Polly Thomas

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

21 days left to listen

15 minutes

Last on

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  • Wed 30 Apr 2025 08:45
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