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Afternoon Play: Swan-song for the Nightingale

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

By Maurice Leitch , starring Sorcha Cusack.
The sound of country music rings alarm bells for
Kevin when it means that his alcoholic has-been mother hits the comeback trail in Ireland and wants to take him along. But he has a lot to learn about his mother and other "stars of yesteryear".
Music director Neil Brand Director Ned Chaillet

Contributors

Unknown:
Maurice Leitch
Unknown:
Sorcha Cusack.
Director:
Neil Brand
Director:
Ned Chaillet
Dolores:
Sorcha Cusack
Kevin:
Marty Rea
Ollie:
James Ellis
Father Dwyer:
John Rogan
Eugene/Comedian:
Stephen Hogan
Singing OAP/MC:
James Greene
Norma:
Norma Sheahan
Source: Radio Times

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