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2. Requests

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As Bessy begins her new life at Castle Haivers, her employer makes some very odd requests. Stars Lucy Paterson.

As Bessy begins her new life as a maid at Castle Haivers her employer makes some very odd requests.

It's 1863, and young Irish woman Bessy is trying to escape her former life....

Written by Jane Harris.

Dramatised by Chris Dolan.

Bessy Buckley .... Lucy Paterson
Arabella Reid .... Candida Benson
James Reid .... Jimmy Chisholm

Director: Bruce Young

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2007.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 12 Nov 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 6 Feb 200719:45
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