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Saturday Drama: Sacred Statues

Sacred Statues

07/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Saturday Drama, Sacred Statues

By William Trevor. A penniless sculptor's wife devises a shocking plan to make ends meet.

By William Trevor. Penniless sculptor Corry struggles to make ends meet for his pregnant wife Nuala and their children. Unbeknown to him, Nuala comes up with a shocking plan.

By William Trevor.

Gifted Sculptor Corry is struggling to make ends meet for his pregnant wife Nuala and their children. He may be left with no choice but to sacrifice his beautiful statue carving and take a labouring job. Surely, Nuala reckons, there must be a way to safeguard his talent? She must find a way...

Nuala ..... Eileen Walsh
Corry ..... Gary Lydon 
Mrs Falloway ..... Judy Parfitt 
Etty ..... Ger Ryan 
Mr Renne ..... Kieran Lagan 
Boys ..... Adam Maul and Davis Best.

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