Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | An Author In The Family | 20100322 | 20100323 (R4) | Dramatisation by Anita Sullivan of the novel by Susan Hill. The Prime siblings have grown up on a remote farm. May has stayed at home to look after her mother, and Colin and Berenice live locally; only Frank has left the area, to become a journalist in London. Then Frank has an idea which will bring him fame and fortune but have disastrous consequences for the rest of the family. May Prime - Manon Edwards Frank Prime - Steffan Rhodri Colin Prime - Iestyn Jones Elsa - Eiry Thomas Berenice Prime - Siriol Jenkins Radio Interviewer - Mark Lawson Doctor Ford - Richard Mitchley TV Interviewer - Sian Williams TV Interviewer - Kirsty Wark Taxi Driver - Dick Bradnum Produced and Directed by Kate McAll. Frank's quest for fame and fortune is about to spark disaster for his family at their farm |
| 02 | Taking Flight | 20100323 | Dramatisation by Anita Sullivan of the novel by Susan Hill. Frank's misery memoir has been published and is a huge success. Back at the farm, now that mother has died, May must inform her siblings. May Prime - Manon Edwards Frank Prime - Steffan Rhodri Colin Prime - Iestyn Jones Elsa - Eiry Thomas Berenice Prime - Siriol Jenkins Radio Interviewer - Mark Lawson Doctor Ford - Richard Mitchley TV Interviewer - Sian Williams TV Interviewer - Kirsty Wark Taxi Driver - Dick Bradnum Produced and Directed by Kate McAll. Now that mother has died, May must inform her siblings about Frank's misery memoir. | |
| 03 | Alone | 20100324 | Dramatisation by Anita Sullivan of the novel by Susan Hill. The death of her mother releases May from her duties but triggers memories of an earlier breakdown. Meanwhile, Frank's success gathers pace as news breaks that the book is to be made into a film. May Prime - Manon Edwards Frank Prime - Steffan Rhodri Colin Prime - Iestyn Jones Elsa - Eiry Thomas Berenice Prime - Siriol Jenkins Radio Interviewer - Mark Lawson Doctor Ford - Richard Mitchley TV Interviewer - Sian Williams TV Interviewer - Kirsty Wark Taxi Driver - Dick Bradnum Produced and Directed by Kate McAll. May suffers memories of a breakdown, while Frank's book is to be made into a film. | |
| 04 | Truth And Lies | 20100325 | Dramatisation by Anita Sullivan of the novel by Susan Hill. Alone at the farm, May remembers how they learned of Frank's book. Back in London, Frank is haunted by memories and afraid to be alone. May Prime - Manon Edwards Frank Prime - Steffan Rhodri Colin Prime - Iestyn Jones Elsa - Eiry Thomas Berenice Prime - Siriol Jenkins Radio Interviewer - Mark Lawson Doctor Ford - Richard Mitchley TV Interviewer - Sian Williams TV Interviewer - Kirsty Wark Taxi Driver - Dick Bradnum Produced and Directed by Kate McAll. May remembers how they learned of Frank's book, while Frank is afraid to be alone. | |
| 05 | Inheritance | 20100326 | Dramatisation by Anita Sullivan of the novel by Susan Hill. Frank turns up unexpectedly at the farm and the will is read. May Prime - Manon Edwards Frank Prime - Steffan Rhodri Colin Prime - Iestyn Jones Elsa - Eiry Thomas Berenice Prime - Siriol Jenkins Radio Interviewer - Mark Lawson Doctor Ford - Richard Mitchley TV Interviewer - Sian Williams TV Interviewer - Kirsty Wark Taxi Driver - Dick Bradnum Produced and Directed by Kate McAll. Frank turns up unexpectedly at the Prime family farm, and the will is read. |