1859: English nurse Mrs Wright arrives in Ireland to meet her new patient, an eleven-year-old girl who, according to her parents, has not eaten in over four months. Show more
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Under instruction from the village's committee, Nurse Wright begins her supervision of Anna O'Donnell, eager to discover how the girl has been secretly feeding herself. Show more
With no choice left, Nurse Wright disobeys her employers in an effort to save her ailing patient. However, in doing so, she uncovers the shocking truth about Anna O'Donnell. Show more
Nurse Wright completes her watch and faces the committee over the fate of Anna O'Donnell. Show more
A rival medical opinion forces Nurse Wright to intensify her efforts to uncover the truth about Anna O'Donnell's fast. Show more
Fearing that her supervision of Anna is only contributing to her failing health, Nurse Wright tries to uncover the real reason behind the girl's alleged fasting. Show more
Nurse Wright turns to Sister Michael for help, only to find support in an unexpected place. Show more
Some unexpected visitors cause Nurse Wright to enforce stricter measures in the observation of Anna's supposed fast. Show more
Having uncovered the truth about Anna's miraculous fasting, and concerned that it is already too late to save her young charge's life, Nurse Wright determines to intervene. Show more
With time running out for her patient, Nurse Wright must decide how far she is willing to go to save a young girl's life. Show more
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Presented by Matthew Sweet. With a discussion about medieval illuminated manuscripts, author Emma Donoghue talking about her new novel and Dennis Duncan on the story of Boris Vian. Show more
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Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Ray Winstone, Emma Donoghue and Adrian Edmondson for conversation, music and comedy. With music from Bill Callahan and Boo Hewerdine. Show more