Woman's Hour Drama - Balance of Power - Episode 5

Deborah Davis's tale of power struggles in the court of Queen Anne. Abigail's ally Mr Harley fails in his bid for power. But Abigail wins her battle with the Duchess of Marlborough. 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.