Woman's Hour Drama - The Beacon
Dramatisation of the novel by Susan Hill examining the effect of the publication of a 'misery memoir' on the family who are its subject
Woman's Hour Drama - The Beacon - Alone
The death of her mother releases May from her duties but triggers memories of an earlier breakdown. Frank's success gathers pace with news that the book is to be made into a film.
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Woman's Hour Drama - The Beacon - An Author in the Family
Journalist Frank has an idea which will bring him fame and fortune but have disastrous consequences for the rest of his family.
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Woman's Hour Drama - The Beacon - Inheritance
Dramatisation of the novel by Susan Hill. Frank turns up unexpectedly at the farm and the will is read.
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Woman's Hour Drama - The Beacon - Taking Flight
Frank's misery memoir has been published and is a huge success. Back at the farm, now that mother has died, May must inform her siblings.
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Woman's Hour Drama - The Beacon - Truth and Lies
Dramatisation of the novel by Susan Hill. Alone at the farm, May remembers how they learned of Frank's book. Back in London, Frank is haunted by memories and afraid to be alone.
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