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15 Minute Drama

Ancient Mysteries

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

A series of monologues adapted from two books, 'Ancient Mysteries' and 'Tell Mrs Mill her husband is still dead' (compiled, edited and published by David Clegg).

They are adapted from interviews in which dementia sufferers recall their lives. The pieces are funny, sad, moving and mysterious in what they say about the human spirit and mind.

Read by Amelia Bullmore and John Woodvine

Sound Engineer: Tom Jenkins

Produced by Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse
A Down The Line production for BBC Radio 4. Show less

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