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Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser

The gripping tale of a young woman's rise to fame and fortune at the turn of the 20th century.

Radio 4 Extra,13 episodes

Episodes

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1. To Chicago
1899. 18 year old Caroline Meeber travels to Chicago seeking her fortune.
06 Mar 2000,15 mins
2. Desperate Times
Carrie faces hardships. Willl she succumb to Drouet’s offer of help and lodgings?
07 Mar 2000,15 mins
3. Regrets
Carrie is seduced by her protector. But will she attract other suitors?
08 Mar 2000,15 mins
4. New Passion
Hurstwood's passion for Carrie grows, whilst his wife needles him.
09 Mar 2000,15 mins
5. Deception
When Carrie mentions marriage, will Hurstwood reveal he's already wed?
10 Mar 2000,15 mins
6. The Stage
Carrie's amateur dramatics leaves Hurstwood tortured by jealousy.
13 Mar 2000,15 mins
7. An Offer
Drouet’s suspicions about Carrie grow. Hurstwood begs her to run away with him. Will she?
14 Mar 2000,15 mins
8. Revelation
Drouet angrily confronts Carrie, and reveals something devastating about Hurstwood.
15 Mar 2000,15 mins
9. Temptation
Hurstwood is tempted by an unlocked safe. Will Carrie agree to his plan?
16 Mar 2000,15 mins
10. Escape
Carrie plumps for Hurstwood - unaware he's stolen cash.
17 Mar 2000,15 mins
11. New York
Hurstwood and Carrie set up house in New York. All is rosy for a while....
20 Mar 2000,15 mins
12. Passion Wanes
Passion having waned, Hurstwood and Carrie now live together out of habit.
21 Mar 2000,15 mins
13. Opportunity
Facing ruin, Carrie tries her hand at theatre work in New York.
22 Mar 2000,15 mins