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15 Minute Drama: Susan Hill - The Beacon

15 Minute Drama: Susan Hill - The Beacon: Episode 5: Inheritance

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Episode 5: Inheritance

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Inheritance

BBC Radio 4 - 15 Minute Drama, Susan Hill - The Beacon, Inheritance

Frank turns up unexpectedly at the Prime family farm, and the will is read.

Frank turns up unexpectedly at the Prime family farm, and the will is read. Stars Steffan Rhodri and Manon Edwards.

Dramatisation by Anita Sullivan of the novel by Susan Hill.

Frank turns up unexpectedly at the farm and the will is read.

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.

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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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