Strangely enough the "Lark Rise" play, written by Keith Dewhurst, which started life at the Cottesloe and has subsequently been performed all over the place, is a far more successful bash at encapsulating Flora's book than the TV parody - yes we know that.

If you want the real thing, read the book. If you want the Cottesloe production, go to the British Sound Archive and listen to it - remember it lasts 2hrs 15mins.

I read a lot of half empty glasses on this thread, all trying to be clever!!