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Mademoiselle Pearl by Guy de Maupassant

4 Extra Debut. Paris, 1860. A baby abandoned on a doorstep on Twelfth Night generates untold love. Stars Claire Nielson and Frank Middlemass.

'It's the most intriguing story I ever heard. Imagine coming into the world like that! Imagine such a boring family having such a wonderful secret!'

Paris, 1860: A baby abandoned on a doorstep on Twelfth Night generates untold love.

Stars Claire Nielson and Frank Middlemass.

Guy de Maupassant's short story, first published in 1886.

Translated and adapted for radio by Sue Glover.

Mademoiselle Pearl .... Claire Nielson
Henri Chantal .... Frank Middlemass
Gaston .... David Rintoul
Gaston's father .... Timothy Bateson
Charlotte Chantal .... Hilda Schroder
Pauline Chantal .... Moir Leslie
Louise Chantal .... Jill Lidstone

Director: Marilyn Ireland [Imrie]

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1983.

45 minutes

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