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This Thing of Darkness Series 1
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A gripping drama exploring the psychological impact of murder on a victim’s family and on killers themselves.

Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes.

In this compelling drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family.

A week after 19 year-old Jamie’s murder, Dr Alex Bridges interviews the members of his family.

Cast:
Alex … Lolita Chakrabarti
Hannah … Jessica Hardwick
David … Robin Laing
Laura… Shauna Macdonald

Series created by Audrey Gillan, Lucia Haynes, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.
Series consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead
Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane and Kirsty Williams

A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scotland Production directed by Gaynor Macfarlane and Kirsty Williams

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44 minutes

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Wed 19 Apr 2023 14:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Mon 24 Feb 2020 14:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Wed 19 Apr 2023 14:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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