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Taking Centre Stage

Taking Centre Stage

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Episode 11 — Taking Centre Stage —

Bound by the will to remain in Jersey, Matilde reflects on Lillie’s attempt to rebuild her life after the secret birth. Oscar Wilde introduces her to the stage, while Ned Langtry returns seeking money through blackmail. Lillie ultimately sets her sights on America.

Matilde – Jane Wakeham. Lady Malcolm – Vicky Du Val. Patsy – Gabrielle Robbe. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Henrietta – Andrea Earl. Bancroft – Terry Arthur. Alex Princess of Wales – Niki Perchard. Bertie, Prince of Wales – John Nettles. Oscar Wilde – Guy Browning. Edward Langtry – Richard Pedley. Other parts are played by members of the cast.

Written by Tessa Coleman. Produced and Directed by Andrea Earl. Sound production by JP Le Blond. Theme music arranged and performed by Damien Cayro. A Pink Granite Studio production recorded on location in Jersey.
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