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The Lost Sister
The true story of the author's intrepid search for her long-lost and feared sister, dropped from the family record. Spanning two continents and 40 years.
A family drama and detective story, this is the author's unflinching account of her search for a sister more abandoned than lost - exploring the consequences of our fear of mental illness as she relives a turbulent past.
Other parts played by members of the cast
Written by Eileen Horne
Script Editor: Katri Skala
Produced and directed by Clive Brill
A Brill production for BBC Radio 4.
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Fri 6 Nov 201514:15
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Eileen | Penny Downie |
| Mona | Lia Williams |
| Ken | Kerry Shale |
| Mother | Dearbhla Molloy |
| Elsa | Dearbhla Molloy |
| Greg | Patrick Cremin |
| Mr Devlin | Danny Webb |
| German Cop | Danny Webb |
| Deiter | Danny Webb |
| German Cop | Jasmine Hyde |
| Dr Streep | Jasmine Hyde |
| Siri | Jasmine Hyde |
| Leenie | Shea Hall |
| Mona | Eliza Harrison Dine |
| Richard | Michael Carney |
| Charlie (Older) | Thomas Cassidy |
| Charlie (Younger) | Bertie Cassidy |
| Susan | Jacqueline Hass |
| Writer | Eileen Horne |
| Producer | Clive Brill |
| Director | Clive Brill |
Broadcast
- Fri 6 Nov 201514:15BBC Radio 4
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