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Barmaid Irene wonders why her crooked brother has returned to the tiny Scottish island. Stars Lynn Ferguson. From March 2000.
Big brother Gordon has returned to Millport on the tiny Isle of Cumbrae, off the west coast of Scotland.
But Irene wonders why anyone would return once they've had the chance to escape?
Bittersweet comedy written by and starring Lynn Ferguson.
Barmaid Irene Bruce is 30-something and hankering after a better life on the mainland.
Irene ...... Lynn Ferguson
Moira ...... Janet Brown
Alberto/Robert/Bob ...... Lewis McLeod
Ena/Bunty ...... Gabriel Quigley
Doogie ...... Matt Costello
Gordon/Minister ...... Robert Paterson
Producer: Lucy Bacon
First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in March 2000.
Last on
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