After the death of his friend, Richardson cuts himself off from the group and their familiar surroundings.

Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering.

HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel.

Dramatised by Vivienne Allen.

Older Richardson …… Tim Pigott-Smith
Richardson …… Jordan Frieda
Lydia …… Juliet Aubrey
Tom …… Jamie Bamber
Nancy …… Clare Corbett
McKechnie …… Tom Mannion
Phely...............Isabelle Joss
Bretherton...............Philip Fox

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2004. Show less