Old Irene threatens her neighbour with a scythe when he suggests cutting down an adjoining tree. Ruth, a social worker, is called in to assess Irenes mental health. But as she gets to know Irene she is drawn into a strange and magical tale that will change her life forever.
Mandrake
First Broadcast:
Wednesday 22nd October 2008 at 14:15 on BBC Radio 4
Production Credits:
Writer & Director: Anita Sullivan
Cast: Sara Kestelman (Irene), Martina Laird (Ruth), Kate Aspinall (Poppy), Hugh Ross (Aiden), Nicholas Boulton (Nick) & Sarah Harrison (Violinist)
Broadcast Assistant: Sarah Tombling
Sound Engineer: David Thomas
Producer: Karen Rose
Music: Warwick Avenue by Duffy, Tree Theme by Sara Harrison, Gypsy Theme by Sara Harrison, Mandrake Theme by Sara Harrison, Train Theme by Sara Harrison, Love Theme by Sara Harrison, Rain Theme by Sara Harrison, House Theme by Sara Harrison & Jig by Sara Harrison