Mandrake
4 Extra Debut. Irene threatens her neighbour when he suggests cutting down a tree. Her social worker Ruth is intrigued. Stars Sara Kestelman.
Irene, an old woman threatens her new neighbour with a scythe when he suggests cutting down a tree which is on his land.
Irene claims that her husband is buried under the tree- "to cut the branches would be to cut his limbs." But the tree is around a hundred years old.
Ruth, a social worker is called in to assess Irene's mental health and ability to look after herself. But as she gets to know Irene she is drawn into a strange and magical tale that will change her life forever.
Written and directed by Anita Sullivan
Music by Sara Harrison
Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Irene | Sara Kestelman |
| Ruth | Martina Laird |
| Poppy | Kate Aspinall |
| Aiden | Hugh Ross |
| Nick | Nicholas Boulton |
| Writer | Anita Sullivan |
| Director | Anita Sullivan |
| Producer | Karen Rose |
Broadcasts
Wed 22 Oct 200814:15BBC Radio 4- Mon 4 Oct 201014:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 10 May 201311:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 10 May 201321:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 11 May 201304:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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