The Deep Blue Sea by Terence Rattigan

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.