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15 Minute Drama: Susan Hill - The Beacon

15 Minute Drama: Susan Hill - The Beacon: Episode 1: An Author in the Family

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Episode 1: An Author in the Family

Susan Hill - The Beacon

An Author in the Family

BBC Radio 4 - 15 Minute Drama, Susan Hill - The Beacon, An Author in the Family

Frank's quest for fame and fortune is about to spark disaster for his family at their farm

Frank Prime's quest for fame and fortune is about to spark disaster for his family back at their remote farm. Stars Manon Edwards.

Dramatisation by Anita Sullivan of the novel by Susan Hill.

The Prime siblings have grown up on a remote farm. May has stayed at home to look after her mother, and Colin and Berenice live locally; only Frank has left the area, to become a journalist in London. Then Frank has an idea which will bring him fame and fortune but have disastrous consequences for the rest of the family. 

May Prime ...... Manon Edwards
Frank Prime ...... Steffan Rhodri
Colin Prime ...... Iestyn Jones
Elsa ...... Eiry Thomas
Berenice Prime ...... Siriol Jenkins
Radio Interviewer ...... Mark Lawson
Doctor Ford ...... Richard Mitchley
TV Interviewer ...... Sian Williams
TV Interviewer ...... Kirsty Wark
Taxi Driver ...... Dick Bradnum

Produced and Directed by Kate McAll.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Dramatisation of the novel by Susan Hill examining the effect of the publication of a 'misery memoir' on the family who are its subject. Stars Manon Edwards.

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