Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert have sent to the orphanage for a boy. So when a skinny, red-haired girl turns up, she is not quite what they had in mind. Anne Shirley soon sets the quiet community of Avonlea talking. Her incessant chatter and intense imagination often create fiery situations. But slowly the islanders realize that beneath the quicksilver tongue and the hot temper is a little girl with a heart of gold, who brings a much-needed warmth and vitality to the community. The infectious liveliness and charm of this classic children's novel emanates delightfully from this BBC Radio full-cast dramatization starring Barbara Barnes as Anne, Susan Engel as Marilla Cuthbert, Sean Baker as Matthew Cuthbert, and Shirley Dixon. Directed by Sally Avens. 2 CDs. 2 hours, 30 minutes. Full cast dramatization.
