1. The Last Shift
22 March 1991. Mary is finishing her night shift when a patient suddenly becomes violent. Meanwhile, her husband Norman is on his way to collect her, unaware of an unfolding tragedy.
The story of a 35-year-old nursing assistant who collapsed and died following an altercation with a patient at a psychiatric hospital in Northern Ireland.
35 years later, her family is still searching for answers.
Episode 1: The Last Shift
22nd March, 1991. Mary is finishing her night shift when a patient suddenly becomes violent. A colleague hears a loud commotion and rushes to help.
Meanwhile, Mary’s husband Norman is on his way to collect her, unaware of an unfolding tragedy.
Readings by:
Declan Rodgers
Christine Clare
Colm Herron
Series produced by Nathan Edgar
Executive editor Andy Martin
On radio
Broadcasts
- Sat 14 Mar 202613:05BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle
Sun 15 Mar 202613:05BBC Radio Foyle & BBC Radio Ulster
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