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Involuntary Breach

Powerful drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and her work in secure hospitals.

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Part Four – Involuntary Breach

As the pressure builds within the secure unit housing Kathleen and Abi, Kathleen’s daughter returns to the table for family therapy. She’s about to come face to face with Abi who is intent on destruction.

And in turn, Abi will face Alex who has a very different interpretation of Abi's apparent psychopathy.

DR ALEX BRIDGES ….. Lolita Chakrabarti
KATHLEEN ….. Maureen Beattie
LINDSAY ….. Helen Mackay
ABI ….. Anna Russell-Martin
DANIEL ….. Nicholas Karimi

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 and directed by Kirsty Williams

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44 minutes

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Tue 24 Feb 2026 14:15

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  • Tue 24 Feb 2026 14:15

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