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Episode 5

The trial date at last arrives, but the rapist's tear-stricken testimony seems to make an impression on an already credulous jury.

By Shelagh Stephenson

The rapist's testimony seems to sway the jury.

One Friday night Madeleine leaves the pub and walks home along the seafront in the company of Danny, a boy of her own age, whom she's known for few months, through other friends. On the way and seemingly out of the blue, he jumps on her. At first she thinks it's a bad joke, but in fact he rapes her. We know it happens, because we're with her at the time.

It sets in motion a whole chain of events which question our attitudes towards rape, sexuality and sexual assault.

Cast:
Maddie Cooke ..... Jasmine Hyde
Danny King ..... Mark Quartley
Meg Harper ..... Haydn Gwynne
Nick ..... Leon Ockenden
Prosecution Barrister ..... Jeany Spark
Chambers ..... Jonathan Tafler
Louise ..... Michele Tate
Paula ..... Margot Leicester
Mike ..... Michael Elwyn
Ned ..... Jonathan Sayer

Director: Eoin O'Callaghan
A Big Fish Production for ±«Óãtv Radio 4.

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Fri 15 Dec 2017 10:45

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  • Fri 11 May 2012 10:45
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