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🌵 Absent in the Spring | Agatha Christie (as Mary Westmacott) | BBC Radio Drama
In Agatha Christie’s deeply introspective novel Absent in the Spring, written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, we meet Joan Scudamore, a woman who finds herself unexpectedly stranded at a remote way station in Mesopotamia in 1934. In the solitude and heat of the desert, Joan confronts memories of her married life and relationships back in rural England. What begins as a chance for reflection becomes an intense, soul-searching journey, as she uncovers long-buried truths about herself, her marriage, and the life she’s lived.
This BBC Radio 4 adaptation features Harriet Walter as Joan Scudamore, alongside James Fleet and Amy Morgan. Adapted by Malcolm McKay and directed by Catherine Bailey, this psychological drama brings Christie’s poignant exploration of self-discovery and emotional insight to life.
Cast Highlights:
Cast:
Joan Scudamore ... Harriet Walter
Barbara Wray/ Myrna Randolph ... Amy Morgan
Ali/ William Wray ... Nabil Elouahabi
Blanche Haggard ... Geraldine Alexander
Rodney Scudamore/Col. Sherston ... James Fleet
Lesley Sherston/ Miss Gilbey ... Hilary Maclean
Written by Agatha Christie as Mary Westmacott
Adapted by Malcolm McKay
Composer: Nick Bicât
Sound Designer: Leon Chambers
Directed by Catherine Bailey
A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4
🎧 Immerse yourself in this powerful BBC Radio drama of one woman’s inner journey to uncover hidden truths, revealing Agatha Christie’s unique literary depth beyond her famous detective stories.
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