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Mark McShane - Seance On A Wet Afternoon

A medium stages a kidnap to draw attention to her psychic powers. Thriller starring Caroline Strong and Robert Glenister.

Myra Savage conducts s茅ances for a dwindling number of clients. If only there were some way of persuading the wider public of her paranormal abilities 鈥� then she'd enjoy the fame and wealth she deserves. She and her husband Bill plan a publicity stunt. They will kidnap the daughter of a prominent businessman. At the critical moment Myra will tap into her psychic powers, contact the distressed parents and provide the police with the vital clues they need to find the girl. What could go wrong?

Mark McShane's novel was made into a 1964 film directed by Bryan Forbes. This new version for radio is dramatised by Adrian Bean.

Myra..............................Caroline Strong
Bill..................................Robert Glenister
D.S. Payne.....................Carl Prekopp
Clayton..........................Nick Underwood
Rita ...............................Jasmine Hyde
Adriana...........................Lizzy Watts
Supt. Watts....................Gerard McDermott
Mrs Wintry......................Jane Whittenshaw
Other parts are played by the cast.
Producer/director: Bruce Young

1 hour

Last on

Tue 15 Jan 2019 03:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra

Credits

Myra Caroline Strong
Bill Robert Glenister
DS Payne Carl Prekopp
Clayton Nick Underwood
Rita Jasmine Hyde
Adriana Lizzy Watts
Supt. Watts Gerard McDermott
Mrs Wintry Jane Whittenshaw
Writer Mark McShane
Adaptor Adrian Bean
Director Bruce Young
Producer Bruce Young

Broadcasts

  • Sat 1 Feb 2014 14:30
    大象传媒 Radio 4
  • Sat 25 Apr 2015 14:30
    大象传媒 Radio 4
  • Mon 14 Jan 2019 10:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 14 Jan 2019 15:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 15 Jan 2019 03:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra