By Jane Harris, dramatised by Chris Dolan. 8/10. Bessy's past life as a prostitute threatens to catch up with her. Bessy Buckley ...... Lucy Paterson Arabella Reid ...... Candida Benson James Reid ...... Jimmy Chisolm Bridget ...... Cara Kelly Dr McGregor ...... Kenny Blyth Muriel ...... Suzanne Donaldson.