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3. Observing

Episode 3 of 10

Bessy discovers that her employer is writing a book about domestic servants. Stars Lucy Paterson.

Bessy discovers that Arabella is writing a book about domestic servants - and there's an unflattering new chapter on Bessy鈥檚 life as a prostitute.

It's 1863, and young Irish woman Bessy is trying to escape her former life....

Written by Jane Harris.

Dramatised by Chris Dolan.

Bessy Buckley .... Lucy Paterson
Arabella Reid .... Candida Benson
James Reid .... Jimmy Chisholm
Dr. Mcgregor .... Kenny Blyth
Muriel .... Suzanne Donaldson

Director: Bruce Young

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in February 2007.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 13 Nov 2025 03:45
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

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  • Wed 7 Feb 2007 19:45
    麻豆社 Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 12 Nov 2025 08:45
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  • Wed 12 Nov 2025 19:45
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 13 Nov 2025 03:45
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra