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2. A Snake in the Grass

Episode 2 of 10

Questions are being asked about the past of Helen Graham, the mysterious and reclusive new tenant. Stars Hattie Morahan.

Helen Graham is the mysterious and striking new tenant of the dilapidated Wildfell Hall.

As gentleman farmer Gilbert Markham becomes more and more powerfully drawn to this enigmatic "widow" he finds that her unconventionally independent life disguises a turbulent and painful past.

Anne Bronte’s second and final novel, first published under a pseudonym 1848.

Dramatised by Rachel Joyce.

Gilbert Markham......Robert Lonsdale
Helen Graham......Hattie Morahan
Mrs. Markham......Carolyn Pickles
Rose......Leah Brotherhead
Mr. Lawrence......Carl Prekopp
Eliza......Victoria Inez Hardy
Arthur......Samuel Bridger

Director: David Hunter

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 17 Sep 202503:45
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  • Tue 29 Nov 201110:45
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  • Wed 17 Sep 202503:45
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