An Unsuitable Attachment
Dramatisation by Jennie Howarth of Barbara Pym's story of love in unfashionable north London in 1960
Categories
Episodes
10 items available
Woman's Hour Drama
Anthropologist Rupert Stonebird and librarian Ianthe Broom arrive in Queens Park.
Woman's Hour Drama
Ianthe Broome and John Challow are to be married. But can it be true? It's so unsuitable.
Woman's Hour Drama
There's a dinner party at the vicarage to meet the new communicants.
Woman's Hour Drama
A new member of staff arrives at the library, and Ianthe is a little disturbed.
Woman's Hour Drama
Everyone goes off to their Christmas retreats, but Rupert is no nearer making up his mind.
Woman's Hour Drama
Ianthe is worried that John Challow is ill, although Mervyn has his doubts.
Woman's Hour Drama
The parish party set off on their trip to Rome, each full of expectations.
Woman's Hour Drama
Rupert's arrival in Rome is what Penelope has been waiting for, but is it what she wants?
Woman's Hour Drama
Ianthe goes with Sophia to visit her aunt in Ravello and tells Sophia of her love for John
Woman's Hour Drama
Confused by Penelope's tearfulness in Rome, Rupert heads over to Ianthe for solace.