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The Saturday Play: Death of a Secret Wife

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Harriet Austin lies on her deathbed, crippled with pain from strychnine poisoning. Her husband, the dissolute lord of the manor Charles Austin, remembers their first meeting and their extraordinary and turbulent life together. By Sue Rodwell , based on a true story from 1910. Producer/Director Jenny Stephens

Contributors

Unknown:
Harriet Austin
Unknown:
Sue Rodwell
Unknown:
Producer/director Jenny Stephens
Charles:
Crispin Bonham-Carter
Harriet:
Suzanne Cave
Nellie:
Sunny Ormonde
John:
Alan McMahon
DrConnor:
David Bowen
Mrs Austin:
Joyce Latham
PC Downing:
Jez Thomas
Walter:
David Acton
Source: Radio Times

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