Mrs Dalloway’s Party | 3: The New Dress

Based on Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

Mabel chooses a new yellow dress of a different style to wear to the party, but soon regrets her decision. Read by Amanda Root.

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  • Type: Book Reading
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Duration: 13'41''
  • Broadcast date: 2014
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Mrs Dalloway's Party | 1: Mrs Dalloway in Bond Street

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Mrs Dalloway's Party | 3: The New Dress

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Mabel chooses a new yellow dress of a different style to wear to the party, but soon regrets her decision. Read by Amanda Root.

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Mrs Dalloway's Party | 1: Mrs Dalloway in Bond Street

2014 | 13'42''

Mrs Dalloway runs errands and prepares to host an intriguing party. Forgotten short story read by Sylvestra Le Touzel.

Mrs Dalloway's Party | 2: Together and Apart

Mrs Dalloway's Party | 2: Together and Apart

2014 | 13'41''

Mrs Dalloway runs errands and prepares to host an intriguing party. Forgotten short story read by Sylvestra Le Touzel.

Mrs Dalloway's Party | 3: The New Dress

Mrs Dalloway's Party | 3: The New Dress

2014 | 13'41''

Mabel chooses a new yellow dress of a different style to wear to the party, but soon regrets her decision. Read by Amanda Root.
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