Death Of A Secret Wife

Harriet Austin lies on her deathbed, crippled with pain from strychnine poisoning.

Her husband, the dissolute Lord of The Manor Charles Austin, remembers back to their first meeting and their extraordinary and turbulent life together.

Starring Crispin Bonham-Carter and Suzanne Cave.

Written by Sue Rodwell. Based on a true story from 1910.

Charles Austin - Crispin Bonham-Carter

Harriet Austin - Suzanne Cave

Nellie Meadows - Sunny Ormonde

John Learmonth - Alan McMahon

Dr William Connor - David Bowen

Mrs Austin - Joyce Latham

PC Downing - Jez Thomas

Walter Brooke - David Acton

Director: Jenny Stephens

1910: Harriet Austin lies poisoned. Her dissolute husband Charles recalls their life.

1910: Harriet Austin lies poisoned. Her dissolute husband Charles recalls their turbulent life. Stars Crispin Bonham-Carter.

Based on a true story from 1910. Written by Sue Rodwell.

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