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The Friday Play: Dying for a Mother

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By Graham Reid. This powerful drama is set in Belfast during the 1981 hunger strike that made the headlines. Two women from either side of the conflict are unexpectedly brought together when a young policewoman discovers she is adopted and traces her birth mother.
Director Stephen Wright

Contributors

Unknown:
Graham Reid.
Director:
Stephen Wright
Judith:
Cara Kelly
Yvonne:
Stella McCusker
Sylvia:
Margaret D'Arcy
Angela:
Katie Tumelty
Ruth:
Emma Jordan
Henry:
Bj Hogg
Alan:
Dan Gordon
Paul (Jonesy):
Mark O'Shea
Sergeant:
Sean Kearns
Uncle John:
John Hewitt
Source: Radio Times

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