The Inheritance

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Melissa Murray - The Inheritance

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Melissa Murray - Inheritance

23/01/1999

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Melissa Murray - The Inheritance

Simone is seriously ill, but will estranged family agree to help her?

Simone is seriously ill, but will a member of her estranged family agree to a bone marrow transplant? Stars Kate Buffery.

Simone has been shunned by her family - since she went on a TV programme and revealed that she's gay. 

Now, seriously ill with leukaemia, her only hope is a bone marrow transplant from a close relative.  

But will anyone in her estranged family help her?

Stars Kate Buffery and Stella Gonet.

Written by Melissa Murray. 

Simone .... Kate Buffery
Claire ... Stella Gonet
Imelda ... Carolyn Pickles
Peter ... Roger Allam
Derek .... Charles Simpson
Nurse/Laura ...Priyanga Alan
Doctor/Mark ....David Allister
Joan .... Amelia Taylor
Gary/Waiter ... Ben Crowe

Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1999.

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