A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation from the basic American tale, starring Gayle Hunnicutt. When Pollyanna’s dad dies, she actually is delivered to live with her just surviving comparative, the rich but stern Aunt Polly. Pollyanna’s joy soon becomes to disappointment when her spinster aunt gives her a frosty greeting and tells her she actually is to stay in the attic. It’s not the pleasant Pollyanna expected, but she quickly regains her spirits, playing the ‘glad video game’ her father taught her. Nancy, the maid, is definitely charmed by Pollyanna and quickly the girl’s infectious optimism wins the hearts of everybody in town in the reclusive Mr Pendleton to the shy Dr Chilton. Everyone, that’s, except Aunt Polly, who won’t succumb to her young niece’s charm. It isn’t until a tragic accident happens, which leaves actually Pollyanna struggling to find ways to feel glad, that her maiden aunt finally unwraps her heart from many years of bitterness. This BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation retains the spirit of childlike innocence and optimism that has produced Pollyanna a favourite amongst decades of kids and adults.