This Thing Of Darkness

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010120200224Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne.

In this compelling drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family.

A week after 19 year-old Jamie's murder, Dr Alex Bridges interviews the members of his family.

010220200302Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne.

In this compelling psychological drama, Alex charts the impact of murder on the victim's family and explores the long shadow cast by homicide - via a therapy group for those who have committed murder.

Whilst continuing to assess David's state of mind, Alex introduces us to another aspect of her working life: group therapy for murderers.

010320200309Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.

In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers.

Whilst David remains in custody for the murder of his son, the rest of the family must move back into the house where the killing took place.

010420200316Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne.

In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers.

The Group begin to consider their relationships with their parents. And Hannah visits David with a challenging question about his relationships.

010520200323Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.

In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers.

Alex finds herself at an impasse with David. Elsewhere, things are beginning to unlock: Hannah makes a game-changing disclosure to Laura and in Group Frankie makes a break-through.

010620200330Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.

In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers.

Has Laura really discovered who killed her son?

0107 LAST20200406Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.

In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers.

Will the truth about Jamie's murder finally be revealed?

020120211111Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Alex assesses a young woman as she is released from prison. Sarah has served ten years for Arson. Does she still present a risk?

020220211111Part 2 of 7

Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne.

With Sarah out of prison, Paul begins to feel less and less safe and turns to a trauma therapy group for support.

And so, Alex finds herself treating both the perpetrator of a violent crime and her victim.

020320211111Part 3 of 7

Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Sarah has made a new friend, which feels like good news to Dr Bridges. But what if we can't recover from past trauma?

020420211111Part 4 of 7

Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Paul and Sarah discover that the past still exerts enormous power in the present. How far will they go?

020520211111Part 5 of 7

Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime. She also runs a trauma therapy group.

When her professional worlds come dangerously close, Alex is faced with a dilemma: what if the only way to protect someone from harm is to betray their trust?

Dark secrets are revealed as Sarah and Paul's lives collide. And the lies we tell our loved ones to get their attention are exposed as the Lotus Group continue to work through their various traumas.

020620211111Part 6 of 7

Written by Lucia Haynes with Anita Vettesse; monologues by Eileen Horne.

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime. Having realised Sarah poses an immediate threat to Paul's family, Alex has to find a way to tell Paul she has betrayed his trust.

With their baby's life on the line, and their marriage in crisis, revelations come thick and fast. What else is she set to lose?

0207 LAST20211111Part 7 of 7

Written by Lucia Haynes and Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Desperation for answers, fear and love lead Ros, Paul and Sarah to a place where the truth will be revealed. Sometimes love is traumatic. Sometimes it's fatal.

0301A Dangerous Animal2024010320250114 (R4)

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Part One – A Dangerous Animal

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.

This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group.

Has Dr Bridges made a mistake in putting co-offenders together in Group therapy?

Dr Alex Bridges - Lolita Chakrabarti

Anthony - Lorn Macdonald

Finn - Reuben Joseph

Twitch - Brian Ferguson

Simon - Shaun Mason

Donna - Karen Bartke

Mental Health Nurse - Elysia Welch

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

Thanks to Victoria Byrne, Barlinnie Prison, Vox Liminis Distant Voices Project and Prof Fergus McNeill.

Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane and Kirsty Williams

A BBC Scotland Production directed by Gaynor Macfarlane and Kirsty Williams

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychologist and her work in secure prisons.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and her work in UK prisons.

1/5 Has Dr Bridges made a mistake in putting co-offenders together in group therapy?

1/5 Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and her work in UK prisons.

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0302The Elephant In The Room2024011020250121 (R4)By Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.

This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group.

How much do childhood experiences impact the mind of a murderer?

Dr Alex Bridges - .. Lolita Chakrabarti

Anthony - .. Lorn Macdonald

Finn - .. Reuben Joseph

Twitch - Brian Ferguson

Simon - .. Shaun Mason

Donna/The Governor - .. Karen Bartke

Dani - .. Elysia Welch

Dead Elvis - .Andy Clark

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

Thanks to Victoria Byrne, Barlinnie Prison, Vox Liminis Distant Voices Project and Prof Fergus McNeill.

Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane and Kirsty Williams

A BBC Scotland Production directed by Gaynor Macfarlane

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychologist and her work in secure prisons.

A gripping drama which explores the impact of violent offending on young men.

2/5 How much do childhood experiences impact the mind of a murderer?

2/5 A gripping drama which explores the impact of violent offending on young men.

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne

Part Two – The Elephant in the Room

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.

This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group.

How much do childhood experiences impact the mind of a murderer?

Dr Alex Bridges - Lolita Chakrabarti

Anthony - Lorn Macdonald

Finn - Reuben Joseph

Twitch - Brian Ferguson

Simon - Shaun Mason

Donna/The Governor - Karen Bartke

Dani - Elysia Welch

Dead Elvis - .Andy Clark

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

Thanks to Victoria Byrne, Barlinnie Prison, Vox Liminis Distant Voices Project and Prof Fergus McNeill.

Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane and Kirsty Williams

A BBC Scotland Production directed by Gaynor Macfarlane

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychologist and her work in secure prisons.

A gripping drama which explores the impact of violent offending on young men. How much do childhood experiences impact the mind of a murderer?

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0303A Pint With Pals2024011720250128 (R4)

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne

Part Three – A Pint with Pals

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.

This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group.

How do you cope with the extreme grief behind bars?

Dr Alex Bridges - Lolita Chakrabarti

Anthony - Lorn Macdonald

Finn - Reuben Joseph

Twitch - Brian Ferguson

Simon - Shaun Mason

Dani - Elysia Welch

Dead Elvis - .Andy Clark

‘Autopilot' composed by Jill O'Sullivan & Lee and performed by Jill O'Sullivan & Louis Abbott as part of the Vox Liminis' Distant Voices project.

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

Thanks to Victoria Byrne, Barlinnie Prison, Vox Liminis Distant Voices Project and Prof Fergus McNeill.

Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane and Kirsty Williams

A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams

3/5 How do you cope with extreme grief behind bars?

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychologist and her work in secure prisons.

3/5 A gripping drama which explores the impact of violent offending on young men.

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0304The Christmas Killers2024012420250204 (R4)

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne

Part Four – The Christmas Killers

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.

This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group.

How do you come to terms with your own capacity for violence?

Dr Alex Bridges - Lolita Chakrabarti

Anthony - Lorn Macdonald

Finn - Reuben Joseph

Twitch - Brian Ferguson

Simon - Shaun Mason

The Governor - Karen Bartke

Dani - Elysia Welch

Dead Elvis - .Andy Clark

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

Thanks to Victoria Byrne, Barlinnie Prison, Vox Liminis Distant Voices Project and Prof Fergus McNeill.

Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane and Kirsty Williams

A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams

4/5 How do you come to terms with your own capacity for violence?

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychologist and her work in secure prisons.

A gripping drama that looks at murder through a therapeutic lens.

4/5 A gripping drama that looks at murder through a therapeutic lens.

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0304The Christmas Killers20240124by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne

Part Four – The Christmas Killers

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.

This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group.

How do you come to terms with your own capacity for violence?

Dr Alex Bridges - .. Lolita Chakrabarti

Anthony - .. Lorn Macdonald

Finn - .. Reuben Joseph

Twitch - Brian Ferguson

Simon - .. Shaun Mason

The Governor - .. Karen Bartke

Dani - .. Elysia Welch

Dead Elvis - .Andy Clark

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

Thanks to Victoria Byrne, Barlinnie Prison, Vox Liminis Distant Voices Project and Prof Fergus McNeill.

Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane and Kirsty Williams

A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams

4/5 How do you come to terms with your own capacity for violence?

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychologist and her work in secure prisons.

4/5 A gripping drama that looks at murder through a therapeutic lens.

0305The Dandelion And The Orchid2024013120250211 (R4)by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne

Part Five – THE DANDELION AND THE ORCHID

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.

This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group.

How thin is the line between love and hate?

Dr Alex Bridges - .. Lolita Chakrabarti

Anthony - .. Lorn Macdonald

Finn - .. Reuben Joseph

Dani - .. Elysia Welch

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

Thanks to Victoria Byrne, Barlinnie Prison, Vox Liminis Distant Voices Project and Prof Fergus McNeill.

Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane and Kirsty Williams

A BBC Scotland Production directed by Gaynor Macfarlane

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychologist and her work in secure prisons.

A gripping drama which explores the impact of violent offending on young men. Can telling the truth help to free you from a violent past?

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne

Part Five – THE DANDELION AND THE ORCHID

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.

This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group.

How thin is the line between love and hate?

Dr Alex Bridges - Lolita Chakrabarti

Anthony - Lorn Macdonald

Finn - Reuben Joseph

Dani - Elysia Welch

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

Thanks to Victoria Byrne, Barlinnie Prison, Vox Liminis Distant Voices Project and Prof Fergus McNeill.

Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane and Kirsty Williams

A BBC Scotland Production directed by Gaynor Macfarlane

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychologist and her work in secure prisons.

A gripping drama which explores the impact of violent offending on young men. Can telling the truth help to free you from a violent past?

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0401Admission20260203

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Part One – Admission

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.

In this new 5 part series, she takes us into the world of secure units, explores the relationship between mothers and daughters and the impact of fatal violence on the lives it shatters.

DR ALEX BRIDGES - Lolita Chakrabarti

KATHLEEN - Maureen Beattie

LINDSAY - Helen Mackay

ABI - Anna Russell-Martin

DANIEL - Nicholas Karimi

SANDRA - Lucianne McEvoy

LEWIS/SOLICITOR/AMBULANCE OPERATOR - Lee Hughes

DC INGLES/SECURITY GUARD/NURSE - Kenny Blyth

Production Coordinators: Rosalind Gibson and Ellie Marsh

Sound recording : Andy Hay and Fraser Jackson

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

A BBC Audio Scotland Production produced and directed by Kirsty Williams

Crime through a psychological lens.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and her work in secure prisons.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and her work in secure hospitals.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychologist and her work in secure prisons.

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0402The Unsaid20260210

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Part Two – The Unsaid

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.

Lindsay has agreed to take part in family therapy in the secure unit where Kathleen is being held. Unanswered questions and long-held resentments surface as Lindsay struggles to understand her mother's actions.

Dr Alex Bridges - Lolita Chakrabarti

Kathleen - Maureen Beattie

Lindsay - Helen Mackay

Daniel - Nicholas Karimi

Production Coordinators: Rosalind Gibson and Ellie Marsh

Sound recording : Andy Hay and Fraser Jackson

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

A BBC Audio Scotland Production produced by Kirsty Williams and directed by Gaynor Macfarlane

Drama serial exploring crime through a psychological lens.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and her work in secure prisons.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and her work in secure hospitals. Lindsay agrees to take part in family therapy in the secure unit.

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04032. The Unsaid20260210

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Part Two – The Unsaid

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.

Lindsay has agreed to take part in family therapy in the secure unit where Kathleen is being held. Unanswered questions and long-held resentments surface as Lindsay struggles to understand her mother's actions.

Dr Alex Bridges - Lolita Chakrabarti

Kathleen - Maureen Beattie

Lindsay - Helen Mackay

Daniel - Nicholas Karimi

Production Coordinators: Rosalind Gibson and Ellie Marsh

Sound recording : Andy Hay and Fraser Jackson

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

A BBC Audio Scotland Production produced by Kirsty Williams and directed by Gaynor Macfarlane

Drama serial exploring crime through a psychological lens.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and her work in secure prisons.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and her work in secure hospitals. Lindsay agrees to take part in family therapy in the secure unit.

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0403Diagnosis20260217

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Part Three – Diagnosis

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.

Kathleen's unpredictable behaviour in the secure unit is becoming a cause for concern.

Dr Alex Bridges - Lolita Chakrabarti

Kathleen - Maureen Beattie

Lindsay - Helen Mackay

Abi - Anna Russell-Martin

Daniel - Nicholas Karimi

Sandra - Lucianne McEvoy

Lewis - Lee Hughes

Production Coordinators: Rosalind Gibson and Ellie Marsh

Sound recording : Andy Hay and Fraser Jackson

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

A BBC Audio Scotland Production produced by Kirsty Williams and directed by Gaynor Macfarlane

You'll find details of help and support with dementia related issues at BBC.co.uk/actionline

Drama serial exploring crime through a psychological lens.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and her work in secure prisons.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and her work in secure hospitals. Kathleen's behaviour is becoming a cause for concern.

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04043. Diagnosis20260217

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Part Three – Diagnosis

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.

Kathleen's unpredictable behaviour in the secure unit is becoming a cause for concern.

Dr Alex Bridges - Lolita Chakrabarti

Kathleen - Maureen Beattie

Lindsay - Helen Mackay

Abi - Anna Russell-Martin

Daniel - Nicholas Karimi

Sandra - Lucianne McEvoy

Lewis - Lee Hughes

Production Coordinators: Rosalind Gibson and Ellie Marsh

Sound recording : Andy Hay and Fraser Jackson

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

A BBC Audio Scotland Production produced by Kirsty Williams and directed by Gaynor Macfarlane

You'll find details of help and support with dementia related issues at BBC.co.uk/actionline

Drama serial exploring crime through a psychological lens.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and her work in secure prisons.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and her work in secure hospitals. Kathleen's behaviour is becoming a cause for concern.

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0404Involuntary Breach20260224

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Part Four – Involuntary Breach

As the pressure builds within the secure unit housing Kathleen and Abi, Kathleen's daughter returns to the table for family therapy. She's about to come face to face with Abi who is intent on destruction.

And in turn, Abi will face Alex who has a very different interpretation of Abi's apparent psychopathy.

DR ALEX BRIDGES - Lolita Chakrabarti

KATHLEEN - Maureen Beattie

LINDSAY - Helen Mackay

ABI - Anna Russell-Martin

DANIEL - Nicholas Karimi

Production Coordinators: Rosalind Gibson and Ellie Marsh

Sound recording : Andy Hay and Fraser Jackson

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

A BBC Audio Scotland Production produced and directed by Kirsty Williams

You'll find details of help and support with dementia related issues at BBC.co.uk/actionline

Potent drama exploring the impact of crime through a psychological lens.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and her work in secure prisons.

Powerful drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and her work in secure hospitals.

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04054. Involuntary Breach20260224

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Part Four – Involuntary Breach

As the pressure builds within the secure unit housing Kathleen and Abi, Kathleen's daughter returns to the table for family therapy. She's about to come face to face with Abi who is intent on destruction.

And in turn, Abi will face Alex who has a very different interpretation of Abi's apparent psychopathy.

DR ALEX BRIDGES - Lolita Chakrabarti

KATHLEEN - Maureen Beattie

LINDSAY - Helen Mackay

ABI - Anna Russell-Martin

DANIEL - Nicholas Karimi

Production Coordinators: Rosalind Gibson and Ellie Marsh

Sound recording : Andy Hay and Fraser Jackson

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

A BBC Audio Scotland Production produced and directed by Kirsty Williams

You'll find details of help and support with dementia related issues at BBC.co.uk/actionline

Potent drama exploring the impact of crime through a psychological lens.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and her work in secure prisons.

Powerful drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and her work in secure hospitals.

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0405Assoilized20260303

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Part Five – Assoilized

Season finale.

Kathleen and her daughter take the final steps towards understanding what lead Kathleen to kill her mother.

Whilst Alex and her team find themselves challenged in court.

DR ALEX BRIDGES - Lolita Chakrabarti

KATHLEEN - Maureen Beattie

LINDSAY - Helen Mackay

SANDRA - Lucianne McEvoy

ADVOCATE FOR THE PURSUER - Beruce Khan

ADVOCATE FOR THE DEFENDER - Adam McNamara

Production Coordinators: Rosalind Gibson and Ellie Marsh

Sound recording : Andy Hay and Fraser Jackson

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

A BBC Audio Scotland Production produced and directed by Kirsty Williams

You'll find details of help and support with dementia related issues at BBC.co.uk/actionline

Drama serial exploring crime through a psychological lens.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and her work in secure prisons.

Inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and her work in secure hospitals – a powerful and gripping drama serial.

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04065. Assoilized20260303

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.

Part Five – Assoilized

Season finale.

Kathleen and her daughter take the final steps towards understanding what lead Kathleen to kill her mother.

Whilst Alex and her team find themselves challenged in court.

DR ALEX BRIDGES - Lolita Chakrabarti

KATHLEEN - Maureen Beattie

LINDSAY - Helen Mackay

SANDRA - Lucianne McEvoy

ADVOCATE FOR THE PURSUER - Beruce Khan

ADVOCATE FOR THE DEFENDER - Adam McNamara

Production Coordinators: Rosalind Gibson and Ellie Marsh

Sound recording : Andy Hay and Fraser Jackson

Sound Design: Fraser Jackson

Series Consultant: Dr Gwen Adshead

Series format created by Lucia Haynes, Audrey Gillan, Eileen Horne, Gaynor Macfarlane, Anita Vettesse and Kirsty Williams.

A BBC Audio Scotland Production produced and directed by Kirsty Williams

You'll find details of help and support with dementia related issues at BBC.co.uk/actionline

Drama serial exploring crime through a psychological lens.

Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and her work in secure prisons.

Inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and her work in secure hospitals – a powerful and gripping drama serial.

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