Stella is an ordinary, suburban young woman.

She seems an unlikely companion for the terminally ill Radcliffe Kent, who is a great musician.

While he lies dying, Stella is there to nurse him - and she both gives and receives something unexpected...

Written by Rose Tremain.

Radcliffe Kent …. Alan Dobie
Stella Bennett …. Maggie McCarthy
Anne Kent …. Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Sgt Bennett .... Norman Jones
Mrs Bennett .... Jane Wenham
Tony Samuels .... John Forbes-Robertson

Director: Penny Gold

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1984. Show less