Precious Bane

Webb's award winning novel Precious Bane as a full-cast dramatisation alongside a dramatised biography about the celebrated Mary WebbThis collection offers a deep dive into the life and works of Mary Webb, a celebrated novelist and poet. The centerpiece is a full cast dramatisation of her most popular novel, Precious Bane.Set in Shropshire beginning in 1803, the story contrasts the ambitions of Gideon, whose desire for wealth is all-consuming, with his sister Pru, who seeks love and honest communication despite being ostracized for her hare-lip. Featuring notable actors such as Miriam Margolyes and Terry Molloy.Alongside this 'The Shropshire Lass,' a one-hour dramatised biography explores Webb's struggle against illness and disillusion. Narrated by John Darran and featuring Dillwyn Owen as the reader, it delves into the mythic and real aspects of her life.