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The Secret Scripture

By Sebastian Barry, abridged by Neville Teller.

3/10. Roseanne, an elderly patient in a mental hospital, is writing her life story. Her psychiatrist is astounded at what she recounts.

Read by Doreen Keogh and Alex Jennings.

15 minutes

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  • Wed 30 Apr 200822:45
  • Wed 25 Jun 201414:00
  • Thu 26 Jun 201400:00
  • Wed 22 Feb 201714:00
  • Thu 23 Feb 201702:00

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