2. The Affair

In 1965, Hannah Gavron – a 29 year old, bright, sophisticated sociologist – gassed herself in a flat in Primrose Hill, north London.

Four decades later, her son Jeremy tries to piece together the events that led to her death.

He begins by talking to some of Hannah's schoolfriends and learns the details of her teenage relationship with the school's headmaster.

Jeremy Gavron's book stars Dominic Mafham and Helen Clapp.

Dramatised by Sarah Daniels.

Jeremy Gavron ...... Dominic Mafham
Judy Gavron ...... Helen Clapp
Young Leah ...... Amy-Jayne Leigh
Young Mima ...... Megan Webb
Bob ...... Sean Baker
Teacher ...... Debbie Korley
Aunt Susie ...... Susan Jameson
Tasha ...... Elaine Claxton
Shirley ...... Catherine Cusack
Susan ...... Georgie Glen
Friend ...... David Hounslow

Director: Emma Harding.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2019.