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Part 6

This Thing of Darkness Series 1
Episode 6 of 7

Has Laura really discovered who killed her son? Psychological drama exploring the impact of murder.

Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes.
In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers.

Has Laura really discovered who killed her son?

Cast:
Alex … Lolita Chakrabarti
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 Kirsty Williams

6 months left to listen

44 minutes

Last on

Tue 2 May 2023 14:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Mon 30 Mar 2020 14:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 2 May 2023 14:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • This Thing of Darkness

    Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychologist and her work in secure prisons.