Taking Centre Stage

Where it all Began

Episode 15 — Where It All Began — At the reading of Lillie Langtry’s will, Matilde learns of her mistress’s generosity and resolves to honour her with a marble bust that remains in St Saviour’s churchyard, Jersey. Matilde – Jane Wakeham. Lady Malcolm – Victoria du Val. Solicitor – Tim Swinton. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. King Edward VII – John Nettles. Artie Jones – Allan Gardner. 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.

Truth Will Out

Episode 14 — Truth Will Out — Hounded by the press, Lady Malcolm seeks refuge with Matilde and recalls her mother’s own persecution. After being hospitalised by a lover and shunned by society, Lillie turns again to Bertie for help. Oscar Wilde is imprisoned, and Ned Langtry dies in an asylum. Matilde – Jane Wakeham. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Lady Malcolm – Victoria du Val. Bertie Prince of Wales – John Nettles. Patsy Cornwallis West – Gabrielle Robbe. Oscar Wilde – Guy Browning. 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.

The Green-eyed Monster

Episode 13 — The Green-Eyed Monster — The press attacks Lillie’s daughter, reviving painful memories of deception and jealousy. Lillie’s possessive admirers grow increasingly dangerous as her flirtations push events beyond control. Matilde – Jane Wakeham. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Lady Malcolm – Vicky du Val. Mrs Le Breton – Carole Owens. Oscar Wilde – Guy Browning. Bertie Prince of Wales – John Nettles. Freddie Gebhard – Richard Pedley. George Baird – Stuart Gillies. Patsy Cornwallis West – Gabrielle Robbe. 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.

New Frontiers

Episode 12 — New Frontiers — Lady Malcolm invites Matilde to stay while awaiting the will reading. As their relationship softens, they recall Lillie’s American success and Lady Malcolm’s childhood memories. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Lady Malcolm – Vicky du Val. Charles Gebhard – Mick McCarthy. Oscar Wilde – Guy Browning. Freddie Gebhard – Richard Pedley. Henrietta – Andrea Earl. Jean Marie – Victoria Du Val. 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.

Taking Centre Stage

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.