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The Drought

A drought uncovers Jean's childhood home - now submerged in a reservoir. But her visit is distressing. Stars Kathleen Helme.

Jean's former home, submerged in a reservoir, has been uncovered by a drought. Her visit there does not bring back the happy memories her nurses expect.

Drama by Stephen Dunstone.

Stars Kathleen Helme as Jean, Angela Winter as Ernestine, Tessa Worsley as Nurse 1, Becky Hindley as Nurse 2, Seamus O'Neill as Grandad, Olwen May as Mother, Ben Frain as Kenneth, Malcolm Scates as Mr Dacre, Susan Cookson as Young Jean, Rebecca George as Little Jean 1, Rebecca Harper as Little Jean 2, Adam Binns as Harry and Royston Bayfield as Norman.

Producer: Janet Whitaker

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in 1999.

45 minutes

Last on

Thu 22 Nov 2018 21:15
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