The Life and Loves of Lillie Langtry

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Written by Tessa Coleman. Produced & directed by Andrea Earl. Soundstage & audio production by JP Le Blond. Theme music arranged & performed by Damien Cayro. A Pink Granite Studio production recorded on location in Jersey.

  1. Episode 1

    Death in Monaco

    Episode 1 — Death in Monaco — In 1929 the legendary actress, mistress and beauty Lillie Langtry lies dying in Monaco, her thoughts returning to her Jersey childhood and the discovery of her family’s shameful secret, the consequences of which shape the course of her life. Her maid Matilde promises to return Lillie’s coffin to her beloved island home. Matilda Peat – Jane Wakeham. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Artie Jones – Allan Gardner. Reggie Langtry – Connor Burger. Jean – Richard Thomas. The Dean of Jersey – Michael Blackie. Mrs Le Breton – Carole Owens. Domonique – Karen Syvret. Singer – Damien Cayro. 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.

    14 min

  2. Episode 2

    The Final Journey

    Episode 2 — The Final Journey — As Matilde begins the long journey back to Jersey with her employer’s coffin, she reflects on Lillie’s early life, particularly her meeting and marriage to Edward Langtry — a match strongly opposed by elements of her family. Matilde – Jane Wakeham. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Mrs Le Breton – Carole Owens. Guard 1 – Adam Stirling. Guard 2 – Mick McCarthy. Guard 3 – Ewan Davies. Edward Langtry – Richard Pedley. Reggie – Connor Burger. William Le Breton – JP Le Blond. Singer – Damien Cayro. 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.

    14 min

  3. Episode 3

    A Marriage of Convenience

    Episode 3 — A Marriage of Convenience — Even in death Lillie remains the subject of gossip as her coffin travels through France. Matilde recalls her youth, trapped in a loveless marriage, and her escape into London society where her beauty captures attention — particularly that of Oscar Wilde. Matilde Peat – Jane Wakeham. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Artie Jones – Alan Gardner. Ned Langtry – Richard Pedley. Dominique – Karen Syvret. Olivia Seigbright – Karen Syvret. Frank Miles – Mick McCarthy. Millais – Adam Stirling. Oscar Wilde – Guy Browning. Whistler – Kenan Osborne. Singer – Damien Cayro. 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.

    14 min

  4. Episode 4

    All Heads are Turned

    Episode 4 — All Heads Are Turned — News of Lillie’s death makes the French front pages. Matilde reflects on the height of Lillie’s London fame, when artists and writers circled around her and Oscar Wilde championed them both into the world of royalty and palaces. Matilde Peat – Jane Wakeham. Young Guard – Ewan Davies. Mrs Chambers – Karen Syvret. Ned Langtry – Richard Pedley. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Frank Miles – Mick McCarthy. Patsy Cornwallis-West – Gabrielle Robbe. Oscar Wilde – Guy Browning. Sir Allan Young – Kennan Osborne. Other characters 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.

    14 min

  5. Episode 5

    Fit for a Prince

    Episode 5 — Fit for a Prince — A blizzard halts Matilde’s journey. Reading Wilde’s poetry, she remembers Lillie’s rise as the talk of London and her fateful meeting with the Prince of Wales, beginning a lifelong and passionate affair. Matilde Peat – Jane Wakeham. Guard 1 – Mick McCarthy. Guard 2 – Ewan Davies. Oscar Wilde – Guy Browning. Ned Langtry – Richard Pedley. Patsy Cornwallis West – Gabrielle Robbe. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Bertie Prince of Wales – John Nettles. Dominique – Karen Syvret. John Everett Millais – Adam Stirling. Singer – Damien Cayro. 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.

    14 min

  6. Episode 6

    Reaping What You Sow

    Episode 6 — Reaping What You Sow — At St Malo docks, Matilde reads Lillie’s old love letters and recalls the turbulent marriage she endured. Surrounded by competing admirers, Lillie once again inflames passions, while the Prince of Wales presents her with an unexpected introduction to his wife. Matilda Peat – Jane Wakeham. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Guard – Mick McCarthy. Ned Langtry – Richard Pedley. Artie Jones – Allan Gardner. Patsy Cornwallis-West – John Nettles. Princess Alexander – Niki Perchard. Singer – Damien Cayro. Other characters 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.

    14 min

  7. Episode 7

    No Turning Back

    Episode 7 — No Turning Back — Approaching snowy Jersey, Matilde fears no one will greet Lillie’s coffin. She remembers an earlier homecoming filled with scandal and confrontation, culminating in a decisive moment for Lillie and a clash with her philandering father. Matilda Peat – Jane Wakeham. Ferry Captain – Mick McCarthy. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Dean of Jersey – Michael Blackie. Mrs Le Breton – Carole Owens. Artie Jones – Allan Gardner. Undertaker – Terry Arthur. Bertie Prince of Wales – John Nettles. Singer – Damien Cayro. 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.

    14 min

  8. Episode 8

    When Love Finally Comes

    Episode 8 — When Love Finally Falls — Lillie’s coffin reaches St Saviour’s Church in Jersey. Flowers from across the world prompt memories of her dangerous allure. The Prince of Wales intervenes in a volatile situation and arranges her presentation at court. Later, facing bankruptcy, another prince enters her life. Matilde Peat – Matilde Peat. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Funeral Director – Terry Arthur. Crown Prince Rudolf – Terry Butler. Alleno – Kenan Osborne. Mrs Le Breton – Carole Owens. Dominique – Karen Syvret. Rev Falle – Terry Arthur. Oscar Wilde – Guy Browning. Bertie Prince of Wales – John Nettles. Patsy Cornwallis West – Gabrielle Robbe. Prince Louis Battenberg – Allan Gardner. Georgie – Joshua Gardner. Eddie – Harrison Butler. Singer – Damien Cayro. 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.

    14 min
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Written by Tessa Coleman. Produced & directed by Andrea Earl. Soundstage & audio production by JP Le Blond. Theme music arranged & performed by Damien Cayro. A Pink Granite Studio production recorded on location in Jersey.

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