Woman's Hour Drama - Picnic at Hanging Rock - Episode 1

Picnic at Hanging Rock is a classic mystery, made famous by Peter Weir's 1970s film. This new interpretation goes back to the original story, recreating the strong underlying sense of horror and supernatural that resonate in Joan Lindsay's novel. Starring Penny Downie, Fenella Woolgar and Simon Burke, this radio version features music from award winning composer and producer Jon Rose. On St Valentines day, 1900, a party of schoolgirls and two governesses set off for a treat; a picnic at the geological marvel, the Hanging Rock. During the course of the afternoon, three girls and one governess disappear with no trace. Narrator ..... Penny Downie Mrs Appleyard ..... Fenella Woolgar Mademoiselle ..... Elizabeth Boag Miss McCraw ..... Sarah Rutherford Mr Hussey ..... Simon Burke Miranda ..... Celeste Wong Irma ..... Anna Skellern Edith ..... Andi Snelling Marion ..... Lauren St Paul Michael ..... Nicholas Banks Albert ..... David Palliser Sound design: Eloise Whitmore Original music: Jon Rose Script editor: Helen Meller March of the Men of Harlech played by Amanda Dalton. Participation from Year 12 students of Springwood High, New South Wales. Producer/Director: Polly Thomas A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.