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Both episodes of the BBC Radio 4 two-part dramatisation of Anthony Trollope's basic 'Miss Mackenzie', an account of a woman, past the bloom of youth, who inherits a lot of money and it is then beset by suitors from which to choose. Originally broadcast on 9 and 16 January 2011 in the 'Vintage Serial' slot. Miss Mackenzie by Trollope was the runner-up in Radio 4's 'Neglected Classics' vote. Margaret Mackenzie is an individual girl in her mid-thirties who gets a large inheritance when her brother dies. She must then deal with what comes with the bundle of money, including several suitors, who may, or, might not, simply be after her money. She makes a decision to rent a little house in Littlebath and will take her surviving brother Tom's princess with her as her ward. Tom and his partner, Sarah, are horrified they have been left no money, especially as they find themselves in financial difficulties. Margaret's suitors include her brother's junior partner, Mr Rubb, a good looking young man but 'in trade'; and her cousin, John Ball, a widowed daddy of seven. John is a mild spirit who lives with his ailing daddy and his supercilious mom, Sweetheart Ball, and the oleaginous Mr. Maguire, a curate in Littlebath. Unfortunately Mr. Maguire has a rather terrifying squint. Miss Mackenzie has to opt for her way through this charming minefield, not knowing who is the best suitor or whether each man would like to marry her for her fortune somewhat than love. Dramatised by Martyn Wade, 'Miss Mackenzie' personalities David Troughton as Anthony Trollope, Hattie Morahan as Miss Mackenzie and Philip Franks as John Ball. Also featured amongst the ensemble are Margaret Tyzack, Stephen Critchlow, Lloyd Thomas, Sam Dale, Joanna Monro, Leah Brotherhead, Sean Baker, Claire Harry, Christine Kavanagh and Henry Devas. Aimed by Tracey Neale.
