Woman's Hour Drama - Balance of Power - Episode 4

Deborah Davis's tale of power struggles in the court of Queen Anne. Abigail's battle with the Duchess of Marlborough is out in the open. Can she become the Queen's favourite? Abigail Hill ...... Rebecca Callard Queen Anne ...... Lucy Cohu Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough ...... Kelly Hunter Robert Harley ...... John Rowe Samuel Masham ...... Chris Pavlo Mrs Trevor ...... Joan Walker Lord Godolphin ...... Stephen Critchlow Other parts played by Dan Starkey and Ben Crowe. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer.