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Alone

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

May suffers memories of a breakdown, while Frank's book is to be made into a film.

Mother's death triggers memories of a breakdown for May. Meanwhile, Frank's book is to be made into a film. Stars Manon Edwards, Steffan Rhodri and Iestyn Jones.

Dramatisation by Anita Sullivan of the novel by Susan Hill.

The death of her mother releases May from her duties but triggers memories of an earlier breakdown. Meanwhile, Frank's success gathers pace as news breaks that the book is to be made into a film. 

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

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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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