BBC RADIO DRAMA: LIKE A DAUGHTER by Lucy Flannery

Like A Daughter by Lucy Flannery was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2012.
[Please note music removed at the end because of copyright]
Story:
Home help Ruth cares for Harry above and beyond the call of duty. She fetches his shopping, brings him meals, and makes sense of his paperwork. All in all, she's like a daughter to him.
When his health begins to decline, Ruth tries to discover friends or family to care for him but Harry insists there is no one, he's all alone in the world. She becomes even more concerned when a chance discovery reveals a sizable sum of money languishing in his bank account.

[@Gillby47]

Such a bitter sweet story ,one of the best I have heard for some time.Characters that are so believable.Thank heavens for people that genuinely care for others.But did not like the abrupt ending.

[@kimberlykasimoff1447]

Wow! That was a good story. Shows that there could be many reasons why a person has money.

[@helenferullo5706]

Truly enjoyed this story. Warm and caring characters

[@user-fq3dz6mg1d]

Loved this… it’s so true to family life. Thank you.

[@helenferullo5706]

Ruth, Tess, Harry each played their part superbly, and I thoroughly enjoyed this play. But like others have previously mentioned the ending was to short.

[@mariamason1919]

One can learn so much from stories, from the written word. This is one of those stories. No one really knows another person and many of us do not even know ourselves. This story has so much to say and does it beautifully. Thanks for everything Arch. Stay Well Everyone!

[@deloriestaylor8154]

Great story and very well acted.

[@barbaragonzales4575]

Loved this story thanks so much 🇦🇺

[@Lakeslover1]

Very good play 😀

[@sparklemotion8377]

Moral of the story: Don't invest more in your job than you get paid.

[@DeSilsky]

Excellent story. Perfectly recorded. Thank you very much Arch!!!!

[@francespunnett9677]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@juded2997]

Very good drama. Thank you for all the uploads 🦋

[@franceslynch8815]

Very enjoyable. Nice homely domestic setting. Keeps you on your toes. Thanks for uploading👍

[@sheilamatthews74]

This is a bittersweet story that is quite believable. I knew a home health worker who was as genuinely kind as Ruth. People's lives are complicated, only God can make sense of all the brokenness we encounter and the hurt we inflict on others. Only the gospel of Jesus's great redemptive death and resurrection can make sense of what seems senseless.

[@paulbroderick8438]

Very believable. Nothing more than money to drive wedges between family members.

[@jaynelibertine5116]

Brilliant. . Thank you

[@gabrielleperkins6226]

Super play wonderful storyline.

[@rosalindarcher6060]

Very well acted.

[@latehare111]

Good story! Thanks.

[@lyndaa7560]

Makes you think doesn’t it, I can’t understand why some people don’t make wills though. Many thanks 🙏

[@leciabella9461]

People are afraid of death 😳

[@royhadley686]

Thank you

[@maryevans]

Thanks Arch v good

[@lisettelachat1870]

Was that the end suddenly cut off . Very enjoyable tho ty

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

Hi, pleased you liked the play. All dialogue can be heard but the music was removed at the end because of copyright. Rgds, Arch

[@mattsan70]

so it was jinxed afterall. Money is the root to misery really

[@kateevans8692]

Is this Alison Steadman?

[@vickywaxlady1101]

Yes it is.

[@martinadarcy781]

❤️

[@Edward-xw8rj]

So Ruth’s son and daughter gets the money.

[@lorrainevanlelyveld8065]

Thank you thank you for this . We all can learn something from this. I thoroughly enjoyed it. But can you please tell me who the actors were. Much appreciated. Love from South Africa. 🤗🤗

[@lyndaa7560]

Ruth, Alison Steadman. Harry Roy Hudd, Tess Sally Grace & Amy Polly Frame.

[@eddiemunster2196]

It just stinks the way it ended. She got hit by a car and then the play ended. Or Did you, cut the Play Short. ?

[@leciabella9461]

Ruth is neurotic 😏....

[@mimipinello8632]

Love the story but also, she was a little stubborn woman just keep the money you did what you did to help the man go see your grandkids go see your children no now she’s dead!!🥴