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Part 5

This Thing of Darkness Series 2
Episode 5 of 7

Secrets and lies are revealed as Sarah and Paul’s lives grow ever closer.

The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love.

Part 5 of 7

Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime. She also runs a trauma therapy group.

When her professional worlds come dangerously close, Alex is faced with a dilemma: what if the only way to protect someone from harm is to betray their trust?

Dark secrets are revealed as Sarah and Paul’s lives collide. And the lies we tell our loved ones to get their attention are exposed as the Lotus Group continue to work through their various traumas.

Alex … Lolita Chakrabarti
Ros ….. Lois Chimimba
Sarah ….. Melody Grove
Paul ….. Robert Jack
Dawn ….. Neshla Caplan
Kelly ….. Veronica Leer
Malcolm ….. Michael Nardone
Rowena ….. Wendy Seager

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

A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams

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44 minutes

Last on

Tue 12 Sep 2023 14:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Thu 9 Dec 2021 14:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 12 Sep 2023 14:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

Podcast

  • This Thing of Darkness

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