Authors: Eleanor H. Porter, Rebecca Burns (Narrated by), Rebecca Burns
ISBN-13: 9781400151301, ISBN-10: 1400151309
Format: Compact Disc
Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc.
Date Published: January 2005
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Rebecca Burns is editor-in-chief of Atlanta Magazine, which has won numerous regional and national awards under her direction.
Eleanor Hodgman Porter was born in New Hampshire in 1868 and studied music in Boston until 1901, when she gave up singing to pursue writing. She died in Massachusetts in 1920.
BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of the classic American tale starring Gayle Hunnicutt. When Pollyanna's father dies, she is sent to live with her only surviving relative, the rich but stern Aunt Polly. Pollyanna's joy soon turns to disappointment when her spinster aunt gives her a cold greeting and tells her she is to stay in the attic. It's not the welcome Pollyanna expected, but she soon regains her spirits, playing the ‘glad game’ her father taught her. Nancy the maid is charmed by Pollyanna and soon the girl's infectious optimism wins the hearts of everyone in town from the reclusive Mr Pendleton to the shy Dr Chilton. Everyone, that is, except Aunt Polly, who refuses to succumb to her young niece's charm. It is not until a tragic accident occurs, which leaves even Pollyanna struggling to find a way to feel glad, that her maiden aunt finally unwraps her heart from years of bitterness. This BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation retains the spirit of childlike innocence...
1. | Miss Polly | 1 |
2. | Old Tom and Nancy | 6 |
3. | The Coming of Pollyanna | 10 |
4. | The Little Attic Room | 17 |
5. | The Game | 25 |
6. | A Question of Duty | 30 |
7. | Pollyanna and Punishments | 38 |
8. | Pollyanna Pays a Visit | 44 |
9. | Which Tells of the Man | 53 |
10. | A Surprise for Mrs. Snow | 57 |
11. | Introducing Jimmy | 66 |
12. | Before the Ladies' Aid | 75 |
13. | In Pendleton Woods | 79 |
14. | Just a Matter of Jelly | 85 |
15. | Dr. Chilton | 90 |
16. | A Red Rose and a Lace Shawl | 99 |
17. | "Just Like a Book" | 106 |
18. | Prisms | 112 |
19. | Which Is Somewhat Surprising | 117 |
20. | Which Is More Surprising | 121 |
21. | A Question Answered | 127 |
22. | Sermons and Woodboxes | 133 |
23. | An Accident | 140 |
24. | John Pendleton | 146 |
25. | A Waiting Game | 153 |
26. | A Door Ajar | 158 |
27. | Two Visits | 161 |
28. | The Game and Its Players | 168 |
29. | Through an Open Window | 180 |
30. | Jimmy Takes the Helm | 185 |
31. | A New Uncle | 188 |
32. | Which Is a Letter from Pollyanna | 190 |