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Ireland. Old Thady has served under four disastrous generations of the Rackrents: * Sir Patrick drinks * Sir Murtagh litigates * Sir Kit gambles * Sir Condy (Sir Connolly) merely fritters away the family fortunes Yet he is still the ever-faithful retainer at the bankrupt Castle Rackrent. Old Thady admits Sir Condy's ruinousness finances were not helped by someone close to home.... Maria Edgeworth's satire on Anglo-Irish landlords, first published in 1800. Read by Cyril Cusack. Abridged by John Scotney. Producer: Jeremy Howe First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1989.