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The Last Woman Killed In The War

Alexei Sayle's The Absence of NormalSeries 1
Episode 4 of 4

Mary returns to Liverpool 40 years after she was forced to leave to hide her illegitimate pregnancy. Stars Adi Alfa. From 2019.

In 1960s Liverpool, Mary’s parents whisk her away from their working class community to hide her illegitimate pregnancy.

Returning 40 years later to confront them, she discovers that attitudes have shifted somewhat.

Alexei Sayle narrates his series of dark comic plays adapted from his original short stories.

Starring:

Adi Alfa
Katy Carmichael
Shaun Mason
Jan Ravens
Paislie Reid

Adapted by Graham Duff.

Producer: Joe Nunnery

A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in 2019.

28 minutes

Last on

Tue 2 Sep 202503:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Mon 25 Mar 201911:30
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