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2. Hope

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Her love of music, along with friendship, allows Nora to find some hope and strength for the future. Stars Siobhan McSweeney.

As Nora rediscovers her love of music, and warmed by small acts of friendship, she gradually begins to find some hope and strength for the future…

Colm Tóibín’s powerful bestselling novel.

Starring Siobhan McSweeney.

Dramatised by BAFTA winning Adrian Hodges.

Nora Webster …… Siobhan McSweeney
Aunt Josie …… Brid Brennan
Phyllis Langdon …… Norma Sheahan
Catherine …… Ruth Bradley
Seamus …… Jonathan Forbes
Redmond …… Paul Reid
Dr. Cudigan …… Gary Lilburn
Maurice …… Edward MacLiam
Elizabeth …… Sophie Robinson
Aine …… Lauren Coe
Laurie…… Jessica Turner
Peggy Gibney …… Heather Craney
Donal …… Tommy Harris
Conor …… Sinead McGee

Other parts were played by the cast

Sound design: David Chilton

Director: Allegra McIlroy

A BBC Northern Ireland production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2019.

57 minutes

Last on

Sat 4 Feb 202301:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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