Original version

BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

BBC Radio 4

Radio 4

Radio 4 (FM)

Drama on 4

Drama

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

BBC Radio 4 Extra

BBC Radio 4 LW

Afternoon Drama

Sara Kestelman

Martina Laird

Kate Aspinall

Hugh Ross

Nicholas Boulton

Anita Sullivan

Karen Rose

Drama on 4: Mandrake

Mandrake

22/10/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, Mandrake

Irene threatens her neighbour when he suggests cutting down a tree.

4 Extra Debut. Irene threatens her neighbour when he suggests cutting down a tree. Her social worker Ruth is intrigued. Stars Sara Kestelman.

Irene, an old woman threatens her new neighbour with a scythe when he suggests cutting down a tree which is on his land. 

Irene claims that her husband is buried under the tree- "to cut the branches would be to cut his limbs." But the tree is around a hundred years old. 

Ruth, a social worker is called in to assess Irene's mental health and ability to look after herself. But as she gets to know Irene she is drawn into a strange and magical tale that will change her life forever.

Written and directed by Anita Sullivan
Music by Sara Harrison

Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4.

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

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Drama on 4

Mandrake

Contributors

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4