The Heroine by Antoinia Fraser

Saturday-Night Theatre
Sat 24th Jan 1976, 20:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM
The Heroine by Antonia Fraser with Maxine Audley

In 1644, in the English Civil War, the Countess of Derby held Lathom House for the King during a three months' siege, while her husband was away at the war. This play is based on that historic siege, and tells a story of heroism - of more than one kind.
Producer Betty Davies

Charlotte, Countess of Derby: Maxine Audley
Lady Katherine Stanley, her elder daughter..:
Patricia Quinn
Mary, Countess of Strafford, her younger daughter:
Rosalind Shanks
Alice, Lady Girlington, a neighbour: Jane Wenham
Mistress Judith Parker, an old servant:
Gladys Spencer
Susan Jefferies, a soldier's wife: Carole Boyd

Other parts played by MICHAEL SHANNON, MICHAEL DEACON and ANTHONY SMEE

Historical drama. The year is 1644 during the First English Civil War. In her husband's absence Charlotte Countess of Derby defends her home, Lathom House, with a mere 300 men against siege. In a houseful of women Lady Derby becomes an inspiration to courage. What motivates these women? Patriotism, pride, greed, love? This is a fascinating look at some of the reasons for carrying on war. It is also an argument that women, tragically, can be just as ruthless as men.

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