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3. Mary's Secret

Episode 3 of 6

Sir Charles is dismayed at close friend Juliet's news - but what is his wife Mary up to? Stars Julian Glover.

"You know as well as I do, Charles, that as Party Chairman you're bound to hit bad weather. And when you do, they'll try to dump you, unless you toss another body to the vultures."

"So you think, Dougal, that I'm preparing Tom Bowman as my official sacrifice?"

"There's nothing wrong with planning ahead ..."

Westminster gossip abounds, but as usual party chair, Sir Charles Bannister is the last to hear about it

Nick tries to comfort Polly. Tom Bowman is in place - while Mary has a secret.

Starring Julian Glover.

Christopher Lee's political thriller serial.

Charles Bannister .... Julian Glover
Dougal Baxter .... Peter Kelly
Mary Bannister .... Isla Blair
Polly .... Ruth Gemmell
Juliet Cameron .... Siobhan Redmond
Kay .... Jane Booker
Nick .... Julian Dutton
Tom Bowman .... Bill Wallis

Producer Neil Cargill

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1992.

30 minutes

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  • Tue 15 Nov 202206:30
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