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Rare Blood by Leigh Jackson

4 Extra Debut. Kate comes from a wealthy, dysfunctional family. When her sister disappears, she alone looks for answers. Stars Geraldine James.

Kate fought hard to break away from her privileged, land-owning family.

But she finds herself back in the family circle for her much-loved younger sister Lucy's hastily arranged wedding.

The night before the ceremony, Lucy disappears.

Left alone to try and find out what has happened, Kate discovers some alarming facts about her sister's life.

What happened to the golden girl who was the apple of her father's eye?

Written by Leigh Jackson.

Starring Geraldine James, Maureen O'Brien and George Baker.

Partly recorded on location in London.

Kate …. Geraldine James
Judith …. Maureen O'Brien
James …. George Baker
Dr Kahn …. Sam Dastor
Peter …. Bill Nighy
Kate’s Mother …. Pauline Letts
Kate’s Father …. Stephen Murray
James’ Secretary/Woman at Surgery …. Theresa Streatfield
Taxi Driver …. Christopher Scott
Bookstore Assistant/Builder …. John Webb
Voice on the Radio/Police Officer …. George Parsons
Kate’s Boss …. Margaret Robertson

Producer: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in August 1981.

26 days left to listen

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sunday 01:00

Broadcasts

  • Saturday 06:00
  • Saturday 11:00
  • Saturday 17:00
  • Sunday 01:00