The Beacon by Susan Hill

Posted by Riklaa on April 13, 2010 at 3:17pm
The Beacon by Susan Hill Dramatised by Anita Sullivan Produced by Kate McAll Broadcast Monday 22 to Friday 26 March 2010 (Woman's Hour Drama) 160/44; 78.9 MB total; sound quality excellent May, Berenice, Colin and Frank all grew up on a remote farm in a small village. Their father died and the oldest girl, May, stayed at home to look after her mother, while the other siblings left home. Years later, Frank, writes a misery memoir, The Cupboard Under The Stairs, about being abused by his parents and siblings. But no one seems to recognise the life about which Frank has written. May Prime ...... Manon Edwards Frank Prime ...... Steffan Rhodri Colin Prime ...... Iestyn Jones Elsa ...... Eiry Thomas Berenice Prime ...... Siriol Jenkins Radio Interviewer ...... Mark Lawson Doctor Ford ...... Richard Mitchley TV Interviewer ...... Sian Williams TV Interviewer ...... Kirsty Wark Taxi Driver ...... Dick Bradnum Part 1 - An Author in the Family The Prime siblings have grown up on a remote farm. May has stayed at home to look after her mother, and Colin and Berenice live locally; only Frank has left the area, to become a journalist in London. Then Frank has an idea which will bring him fame and fortune but have disastrous consequences for the rest of the family. Part 2 - Taking Flight Frank's misery memoir has been published and is a huge success. Back at the farm, mother has died. Part 3 - Alone The death of her mother causes May to recall past strife. Meanwhile, Frank's success gathers pace.

Hill,Susan - The Beacon 1of5 An Author in the Family.mp3

Hill,Susan - The Beacon 2of5 Taking Flight.mp3

Hill,Susan - The Beacon 3of5 Alone.mp3

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