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Iris Murdoch - A Severed Head (Omnibus)

A group of over-cultivated characters attempt to behave in a civilised manner as they swap partners. Stars Julian Rhind-Tutt.

When Martin Lynch-Gibbon's wife runs off with her analyst and his best friend, Palmer Anderson, the three characters attempt to behave in a civilised manner; but there is the matter of Martin's mistress and Palmer's sister to contend with and undoubtedly the thin veneer of civilisation will crack.

Iris Murdoch's witty and wise story dramatised by Stephen Wakelam.

Omnibus of five episodes.

Martin ..... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Antonia ..... Victoria Hamilton
Palmer Anderson ..... Mattthew Marsh
Honor Klein ..... Helen Schlesinger
Georgie ..... Rhiannon Neads
Alexander ..... Sam Dale

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast in on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in August 2015.

1 hour, 15 minutes

Last on

Sun 8 Mar 2020 13:00

Broadcasts

  • Sat 29 Aug 2015 13:00
  • Sun 30 Aug 2015 01:00
  • Sun 8 Mar 2020 06:00
  • Sun 8 Mar 2020 13:00