Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20100726 | The series which explores the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people, returns with 'A Burden to Strangers' by Steve Gough. Inspired by the diaries of Rachel Minshall, a spirited and politically active octogenarian who lived alone in the Welsh Valleys during the 1980s. Rachel . . . . . Margaret John Jean . . . . . Menna Trussler Tom . . . . . Bernard Lloyd Curate . . . . .Mark Carey Glyn . . . . . John Cording Original music composed by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Produced and Directed by Peter Leslie Wild. Steve Gough's drama about a spirited elderly woman in the Welsh Valleys. |
| 02 | 20100727 | Steve Gough's drama based on the diaries of Rachel Minshall, a spirited elderly lady living in the Welsh valleys in the 1980s. Today: Rachel is shocked by a decision made by her London-based brother. Rachel . . . . . Margaret John Jean . . . . . Menna Trussler Jenny . . . . . Bethan Walker Tom . . . . . Bernard Lloyd Dr Edwards . . . . . Richard Elfyn Margaret . . . . . Jennifer Hill Original music composed by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Produced and Directed by Peter Leslie Wild. |
| 03 | 20100728 | Steve Gough's drama based on the diaries of Rachel Minshall, a spirited elderly lady living in the Welsh valleys in the 1980s. Today: Rachel takes a nostalgic trip to her childhood home. Rachel . . . . . Margaret John Jean . . . . . Menna Trussler Jenny . . . . . Bethan Walker Tom . . . . . Bernard Lloyd Mrs Lyons . . . . . Jennifer Hill Curate . . . . . Mark Carey Original music composed by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Produced and Directed by Peter Leslie Wild. |
| 04 | 20100729 | Steve Gough's drama based on the diaries of Rachel Minshall, a spirited elderly lady living in the Welsh valleys in the 1980s. Today: Rachel receives important news about the future of her beloved Tip Wood. Rachel . . . . . Margaret John Jean . . . . . Menna Trussler Jenny . . . . . Bethan Walker Tom . . . . . Bernard Lloyd Margaret . . . . . Jennifer Hill Dr Edwards . . . . . Richard Elfyn Glyn . . . . . John Cording Original music composed by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Produced and Directed by Peter Leslie Wild. |
| 05 | 20100730 | Steve Gough's drama based on the diaries of Rachel Minshall, a spirited elderly lady living in the Welsh valleys in the 1980s draws to its conclusion. Today: Margaret has news for Rachel which sets her thinking about both the past and the future. Rachel . . . . . Margaret John Jean . . . . . Menna Trussler Jenny . . . . . Bethan Walker Tom . . . . . Bernard Lloyd Margaret . . . . . Jennifer Hill Dr Edwards . . . . . Richard Elfyn Glyn . . . . . John Cording Original music composed by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Produced and Directed by Peter Leslie Wild. |