Death at the Bed End

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Stephen Wakelam - Death at the Bed End

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A libel threat to a famous biography sparks a detective’s visit to Brontë country.

When a biography of Charlotte Brontë faces a libel threat, a detective visits Yorkshire to discover more. Stars Kenneth Cranham.

Publication of a biography of Charlotte Bronte sparks the threat of libel suit.  

So a detective heads to Yorkshire to discover more. 

Starring Kenneth Cranham.  

Steve Wakelam's drama is based on true events.

Sergeant Jack Down    .....    Kenneth Cranham  
Patrick Bronte    .....    James Greene  
Mr Nicholls    .....    Stephen Hogan
Harry    .....    Declan Wilson 
Betty    .....    Shirley Dixon  
Dr Crosby    .....    Geoffrey Whitehead 
Martha    .....    Helen Longworth
Sugden    .....    Steve Hodson
Grundy    .....    Philip Fox

Director: Janet Whitaker                   

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2004.

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