The Deep Blue Sea by Terence Rattigan

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Hester Collyer, wife of Sir William, is discovered slumped, apparently dead, in front of a gas fire in her dingy flat in west London. What has brought an attractive, well-liked woman to such a low ebb? Starring Alexandra Gilbreath, Adam Kotz and Hugh Quarshie. One of Sir Terence Rattigan’s most enduring plays was first performed on the London stage in 1952 with Dame Peggy Ashcroft and Kenneth More. Based on events in the playwright’s own life, it explores the damaging effects of repressed emotions and unrequited love... Hester Collyer .... Alexandra Gilbreath Freddie Page .... Adam Kotz William Collyer .... Hugh Quarshie Mr Miller .... Jon Strickland Jackie Jackson .... Paul Ritter Philip Welch .... Tim Treloar Ann Welch .... Diane O'Kelly Mrs Elton .... June Watson Director: Mary Peate First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2000.