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The Clipper of Comely Bank

4 Extra Debut. Edinburgh widower Leo is surprised to meet a woman from his past - all he expected was a haircut. Stars Mark Bonnar. From 2021.

Edinburgh widower Leo Fabiani still talks to his beloved wife Tamsin when he鈥檚 alone - even though daughter Laura and housekeeper Sadie fill the house and his life.

Leo still mourns his wife and is surprised to meet a woman from his past, when all he expected was a haircut.

Starring Mark Bonnar and Beth Marshall.

The return of the wry, narrative comedy written by Michael Chaplin

Prepare to meet more of the women who come into Leo's life.

Leo Fabiani ..... Mark Bonnar
Tamsin ..... Beth Marshall
Claire ..... Blythe Duff
Sadie .....Tracy Wiles
Cristabel ..... Sylvestra Le Touzel
Laura ..... Samara MacLaren
Stephen ..... Alex Wingfield

Director: Marilyn Imrie

A Catherine Bailey production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2021.

28 minutes

On radio

Mon 23 Feb 2026 08:00

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