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3. Observing

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Bessy discovers that her employer is writing a book about domestic servants. Stars Lucy Paterson.

Bessy discovers that Arabella is writing a book about domestic servants - and there's an unflattering new chapter on Bessy’s life as a prostitute.

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
Dr. Mcgregor .... Kenny Blyth
Muriel .... Suzanne Donaldson

Director: Bruce Young

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2007.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 13 Nov 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Wed 7 Feb 200719:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 12 Nov 202508:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 12 Nov 202513:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 12 Nov 202519:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 13 Nov 202503:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra