With Passport and Parasol

With Passport and Parasol is a captivating series compiled and written by Julia Keay, featuring seven true stories of intrepid women who embarked on extraordinary journeys. The series, brought to life by an all-star cast including Dorothy Tutin, Siân Phillips, Rosalie Crutchley, Anna Massey, and Sinead Cusack, narrates the adventures of these remarkable women. From Alexandra David-Néel's daring expedition to Lhasa in 1923, to Anna Leonowens' 1862 encounter with the King of Siam, Gertrude Bell's 1913 traverse across Arabia, and Amelia Edwards' 1873 journey up the Nile, each story is a testament to their courage and determination. Narrated by distinguished voices such as Daniel Massey and Richard Pasco, these tales offer a vivid portrayal of the challenges and triumphs faced by these pioneering women.