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As police scour the countryside for clues, a ransom note arrives.

One priceless art collection, stolen twice - by two very different criminals. The Heiress & The General examines the lead up to both robberies, the aftermath and the hunt for the missing art – two paintings remain missing to this day.

Episode 2: The Heiress

As a police hunt for the paintings and the thieves intensifies across the country, a ransom note arrives on the desk of the director the National Gallery in Dublin. Clues point to an unlikely key suspect, a millionaire heiress who is already on the run from police. The search soon narrows to a remote area of West Cork.

The Heiress & The General features documentary interviews alongside dramatised scenes written by Claire McGowan.

Presented by Marie-Louise Muir.

Cast: 
Rose Dugdale – Séainín Brennan
James White – Paul Mallon
Secretary – Maggie Cronin
Detective – JD Ruddy 
Social Services Officer – Maeve Bradley
Garda O’Leary – JD Ruddy
Con Hayes – Pat Mooney
Garda Creedon – Marty Maguire

Producer: Conor McKay 
Executive Editor: Andy Martin 

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The story of one priceless art collection, stolen twice - by two very different criminals.

The story of one priceless art collection, stolen twice - by two very different criminals. Featuring documentary interviews alongside dramatised scenes written by Claire McGowan.

One priceless art collection, stolen twice - by two very different criminals. The Heiress and the General examines the lead up to both robberies, the aftermath and the hunt for the missing art – two paintings remain missing to this day. Featuring documentary interviews alongside dramatised scenes written by Claire McGowan.

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