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Neville uncovers more clues, but the stress of his search exerts a terrible toll.

Neville uncovers more clues about what happened to his house, but the stress of his search takes its toll. Stars Tony Flynn.

A compelling five-part mystery based on the true story of one man’s search for justice on a remote Irish island, blending documentary and drama.

Neville tracks down a contractor who offers him new information about events leading up to the disappearance of his house, but Neville’s obsessive search for answers comes at a heavy price. 

Neville decides to forgive those he believes have wronged him, leading to a long, dark night of the soul at Balor’s Fort on Tory island. 
 
Presented by Siobhán McSweeney

Neville ...... Tony Flynn
Fiona ...... Fo Cullen
Patrick Doohan ...... Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
John McGinty ...... Seamus O’Hara
Doctor ...... Ian Beattie

Written by Jan Carson
Produced by Conor McKay and Michael Shannon

A BBC Northern Ireland production for Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021.

Limelight: The House That Vanished

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Your house is gone. Your neighbours won't talk. And you're on an island miles from shore.

Your house is gone. Your neighbours won't talk. And you're on an island miles from shore. The true story of one man's struggle to find out why his home disappeared.

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