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The Otherworld Child

Lonely Alice Proudfoot’s mysterious discovery in a moonlit wood changes her life forever. Stars Mary Wimbush and Rebecca Wright.

"It was only when she got back to her cottage and the candles were lit, that she saw what a strange creature it was she'd found..."

Stars Mary Wimbush and Rebecca Wright.

David Calcutt's play is based on the traditional story of lonely Alice Proudfoot and her curious discovery in a moonlit wood.

Gran ...... Mary Wimbush
Alice ...... Rebecca Wright
Joe ...... Alex Jones
Peggy ...... Sheila Kelley
Kitty ...... Kimberley Hope
Abraham ...... Jonathan Wyatt

Director: Nigel Bryant

First broadcast in Thirty-Minute Theatre on BBC Radio 4 in January 1995.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 22 Jul 202400:30
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Broadcasts

  • Sun 24 Jul 201618:30
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  • Mon 25 Jul 201600:30
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  • Sun 7 Jan 201818:30
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  • Mon 8 Jan 201800:30
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  • Fri 16 Apr 202118:00
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  • Sat 17 Apr 202100:00
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  • Sun 21 Jul 202416:30
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  • Mon 22 Jul 202400:30
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