Synopsis: The Lancasters, a glamorous London family, take refuge during a snowstorm in a dreary little hotel in the Devonshire moors. The hotel is inhabitated by regular guests who have descended into a routine determined by self-pity and genteel poverty. The Lancasters, especially the elegant, uninhibited Helen--the mother--exert considerable, but not always welcome, influence over the boarders.

Slight nit pick from an erstwhile bell-ringer about the bells ringing out the old year - they should be half muffled. Then to ring in the new year they are unmuffled. Other than that very silly little thing, this has been a wonderful play, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Wonderful diction and expression from the actors; no mumbling and slurring as in modern dramas.

Oh my. These closed atmospheric plays are such marvelous stews of characters, emotions, and drama. The clash of privileged and poor is a perfect theme and the British do it so well.

"Waters of the Moon (1951)... included in its cast Sybil Thorndike and Edith Evans. It ran for 835 performances.[4] It was later produced in 1978 with Wendy Hiller and Ingrid Bergman in its cast."

I love these plays. Such a pleasure having so much culture at your fingertips, especially during long dark winter evenings in front of the fire.

Can't beat these plays. I love the elocution of this era. So very British. Where did it go.😢😢

What a perfect play. Excellent acting. Perfect part for the inimitable Coral Brown. It had all the elements and circumstances of life. Anger, remorse, sadness and happiness, well balanced and all expressed without profanity! Thank you, writer, producer, direction and actors, for this gem 👌❤️🙏🏻🇬🇧

Tip Top script with a stellar cast. Reminiscent of J B Priestley's time plays. I've met a few Mrs. Lancasters in my time.

This is good,but I like the version with Penelope Keith,which used to be on KZread,but like all good things its disappeared.

I m over the moon for having found this channel with these wonderful Radio-Dramas of Days gone bye!!! The voices are so clear and soothing at the same time....and the writing is excellent!!! I have been waiiting for such gems for a long time! Thank You!!!! And wonderful Holidays to You and All!!!!

Thoroughly enjoyed this

Absolutely brilliant. Riveting. A host of recognisable personalities & emotions in relatable situations.

An excellent little play. Thank you for uploading.

Excellent 😀 Thank you for sharing this with us.

Immensely enjoyable and introspective play. Reminded me of Tennessee Williams. Excellent performances by all. As the story unfolded I felt like I was in the room with them. The dialogue is intimate. I felt the days drag on exposing a sense of unwinding tightness in the rhythms in the household. Thank you for posting.

Very enjoyable. Took awhile to warm up. Has quite a message if analysed deeply about the British class system of a few decades ago.

This one is really exceptional.

Pretty good!

Excellent! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Love love these drama's ❤. Thanks for posting