Winifred Holtby

Winifred Holtby was a British novelist, journalist, and feminist activist who was one of the most talented and socially conscious writers of the interwar period. Born in Yorkshire, she was a close friend of Vera Brittain and a passionate campaigner for women's rights, racial equality, and social justice. Her masterpiece South Riding is a sweeping novel of Yorkshire community life. This BBC Radio collection gathers adaptations of her work, bringing her vivid characters and social themes to life through stellar radio drama. Her audiobooks and books remain essential listening and reading for fans of classic English literature and progressive social fiction.