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9. Missing

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Bessy's deceptions have tipped her mistress into insanity - and an unwanted guest arrives. Stars Lucy Paterson

Bessy's deceptions have tipped her mistress into insanity - and an unwanted guest arrives.

It is the mid-1860s, 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
Rev. Pollock .... Crawford Logan
Dr. Mcgregor .... Kenny Blyth
Bridget .... Cara Kelly
Muriel .... Suzanne Donaldson
Stranger .... Patricia Kavanagh

Director: Bruce Young

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2007.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 21 Nov 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Thu 15 Feb 200719:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Thu 20 Nov 202508:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
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    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 20 Nov 202519:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 21 Nov 202503:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra