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6. Recluse

Episode 6 of 10

Richardson decides to try and cut himself off from everyone, but then he spots a figure he knows. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith.

After the death of his friend, Richardson cuts himself off from the group and their familiar surroundings.

But while out walking one day he comes across a figure he recognises...

HE Bates's semi-autobiographical novel - first published in 1952.

Dramatised in ten parts by Vivienne Allen.

Older Richardson …… Tim Pigott-Smith
Richardson …… Jordan Frieda
Lydia …… Juliet Aubrey
Tom …… Jamie Bamber
Nancy …… Clare Corbett
McKechnie …… Tom Mannion.

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2004.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 11 Mar 202503:45
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