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Radio 4 Extra,13 Jun 2016,44 mins

SeriesSeries 3

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Behind Closed Doors

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The first in a series of three dramas following London barrister Rebecca Nyman. Today’s drama is set in the Family Courts where Harry, a sperm donor, is trying to get a court order to allow him to see 'his' daughter. Barrister Rebecca Nyman is representing Beth - the mother - who is now in a lesbian relationship and would prefer Harry to keep his distance. Harry offered to donate sperm so his lesbian friend and work colleague, Beth, could have a baby. After the birth Harry visited Beth and got to know baby Molly. For a time Beth was happy for Harry to visit but she never intended to have a relationship with him or for him to become involved with Molly as a father. Things went from bad to worse when Beth formed a relationship with Melanie and Harry felt he was completely excluded from seeing Molly. Now a judge has to decide whether Harry should have any contact rights. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS SERIES 3: Contact by CLARA GLYNN Barrister Rebecca Nyman …………………… CLARE CORBETT Harry Venton ………………………..……… SAM ALEXANDER Judge ………………………………………………… SEAN BAKER Beth Sinclair …………………………….……… ROBIN WEAVER Melanie Otway/Miss Haslow ……………… JOANNA McCALLUM Producer/Director: David Ian Neville

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