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Hurstwood and Carrie set up house in New York. Hurstwood invests in a bar, and for a while all is rosy. Stars Eve Best.

Hurstwood and Carrie set up house in New York. Hurstwood invests in a bar, and for a while all is rosy.

Time goes by, and Carrie becomes increasingly frustrated with her hemmed in life. Carrie's dissatisfaction with her lot intensifies when she meets Robert Ames, an intelligent and courteous man, who treats her with dignity.

A neglected American classic, first published in 1900, telling the gripping tale of a young woman's eventful rise to fame and fortune at the turn of the 20th century.

Written by Theodore Dreiser.

Dramatised by Steve Chambers.

Omnibus of the last five of fifteen episodes.

Dreiser .... Russell Dixon
Hurstwood .... Liam Cunningham
Carrie .... Eve Best
Charlie Drouet .... John Guerrasio
Pearl .... Alison Darling
Julia/Mrs Vance/Mrs Oeslagge .... Kate Harper
Maid/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.

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1 hour, 10 minutes

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Sun 4 May 2025 08:50

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