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3. Wanting It All

A son tries to coax his father into telling him more about his mother, who took her own life in 1965. Stars Sarah Ovens.

Four decades on, Jeremy Gavron tries to coax his father into telling him more about his mother, Hannah, who took her own life in 1965.

She was a 29 year old, bright, sophisticated sociologist – leaving behind a suicide note, two small children, and an about-to-be-published manuscript.

Jeremy Gavron's book stars Dominic Mafham.

Dramatised by Sarah Daniels.

Jeremy Gavron ...... Dominic Mafham
Hannah ...... Sarah Ovens
Bob ...... Sean Baker
Man ...... Christopher Harper
Aunt Susie ...... Susan Jameson
Erica ...... Elaine Claxton
Nicky ...... Catherine Cusack
Jeanie ...... Georgie Glen

Director: Emma Harding

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in June 2019.

14 minutes

Last on

Thu 23 Mar 2023 02:15

Broadcasts

  • Wed 12 Jun 2019 10:41
  • Wed 12 Jun 2019 19:45
  • Wed 22 Mar 2023 07:15
  • Wed 22 Mar 2023 12:15
  • Wed 22 Mar 2023 17:15
  • Thu 23 Mar 2023 02:15