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3. Diagnosis

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and her work in secure hospitals. Kathleen's behaviour is becoming a cause for concern.

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Part Three – Diagnosis

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.

Kathleen's unpredictable behaviour in the secure unit is becoming a cause for concern.

Dr Alex Bridges ….. Lolita Chakrabarti
Kathleen ….. Maureen Beattie
Lindsay ….. Helen Mackay
Abi ….. Anna Russell-Martin
Daniel ….. Nicholas Karimi
Sandra ….. Lucianne McEvoy
Lewis ….. Lee Hughes

Production Coordinators: Rosalind Gibson and Ellie Marsh
Sound recording : Andy Hay and Fraser Jackson
Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

A Âé¶¹Éç Audio Scotland Production produced by Kirsty Williams and directed by Gaynor Macfarlane

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44 minutes

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Tue 17 Feb 2026 14:15

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  • Tue 17 Feb 2026 14:15

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