Beyond Black

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Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black: 6. Alison's Good Action

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Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black

6. Alison's Good Action

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black, 6. Alison's Good Action

Alison sees an opportunity finally to lay the evil ghosts of her past to rest.

Alison sees an opportunity finally to lay the evil ghosts of her past to rest. Stars Alison Steadman and Rosie Cavaliero.

Alison's disgusting spirit guide, Morris, seems to have disappeared, much to Alison's delight, leaving her to enjoy her new house unmolested. Colette decides that it's time for her to take a more proactive role in the business, but reading palms doesn't seem to be her forte, and an unexpected encounter with her ex, Gavin, leaves her rattled. 

When a homeless young man takes up residence in the new garden shed, Alison sees an opportunity finally to perform a good action and lay the evil ghosts of her past to rest. But Colette has other ideas.

Hilary Mantel's blackly comic novel about a professional medium with a troubled past

Alison ...... Alison Steadman
Colette ...... Rosie Cavaliero
Gavin ...... Mark Meadows
Mart ...... Malcolm Hamilton

Dramatised by Caroline Harrington.

Director: Sara Davies

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2010.

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