It's turnip season on the Scottish island and Irene gets an offer she cannot refuse. Stars Lynn Ferguson. From April 2000.
It's turnip season - and a letter arrives for Irene promising to change her life for ever.
But when push comes to shove, is she ready to leave the dismal island backwater she so unlovingly calls home?
Bittersweet comedy written by and starring Lynn Ferguson.
Barmaid Irene Bruce is 30-something and hankering after a better life on the mainland.
Irene ...... Lynn Ferguson
Moira/Agnes ...... Janet Brown
Alberto/Robert/Bob ...... Lewis McLeod
Ena/Bunty/Betty ...... Gabriel Quigley
Doogie ...... Matt Costello
The Minister ...... Robert Paterson
Producers: Lucy Bacon and Kathy Smith
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in April 2000.
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