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This Thing of Darkness

BBC Radio 4www.bbc.co.uk

Award-winning drama exploring the psychological impact of murder. Inspired by a real forensic psychologist and her work in secure prisons.

Episodes

Part 2

Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne. Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes. In this compelling psychological drama, Alex charts the impact of murder on the victim's family and explores the long shadow cast by homicide - via a therapy group for those who have committed murder. Whilst continuing to assess David’s state of mind, Alex introduces us to another aspect of her working life: group therapy...

Mar 05, 202544 min

Part 1

Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne. Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes. In this compelling drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family. A week after 19 year-old Jamie’s murder, Dr Alex Bridges interviews the members of his family. Cast: Alex … Lolita Chakrabarti Hannah … Jessica Hardwick David … Robin Laing Laura… Shauna Macdonald Series created by A...

Mar 05, 202544 min

The Dandelion and the Orchid

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne Part Five – THE DANDELION AND THE ORCHID Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime. This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group. How thin is the line between love and hate? Dr Alex Bridges ….. Lolita Chakrabarti Anthony ….. Lorn Macdonald Finn ….. Reuben Jose...

Jan 03, 202445 min

The Christmas Killers

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne Part Four – The Christmas Killers Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime. This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group. How do you come to terms with your own capacity for violence? Dr Alex Bridges ….. Lolita Chakrabarti Anthony ….. Lorn Macdonald F...

Jan 03, 202444 min

A Pint with Pals

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne Part Three – A Pint with Pals Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime. This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group. How do you cope with the extreme grief behind bars? Dr Alex Bridges ….. Lolita Chakrabarti Anthony ….. Lorn Macdonald Finn ….. Reuben...

Jan 03, 202444 min

The Elephant in the Room

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne Part Two – The Elephant in the Room Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime. This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group. How much do childhood experiences impact the mind of a murderer? Dr Alex Bridges ….. Lolita Chakrabarti Anthony ….. Lorn Macdon...

Jan 03, 202444 min

A Dangerous Animal

by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne. Part One – A Dangerous Animal Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime. This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group. Has Dr Bridges made a mistake in putting co-offenders together in Group therapy? Dr Alex Bridges ….. Lolita Chakrabarti Anthony ….. ...

Jan 03, 202444 min

Introducing This Thing of Darkness S3

Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime. This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group. Has Dr Bridges made a mistake in putting co-offenders together in Group therapy?

Jan 02, 202458 sec

Part 7

The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love. Part 7 of 7 Written by Lucia Haynes and Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne. Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime. Desperation for answers, fear and love lead Ros, Paul and Sarah to a place where the truth will be revealed. Sometimes love is traumat...

Nov 11, 202144 min

Part 6

The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love. Part 6 of 7 Written by Lucia Haynes with Anita Vettesse; monologues by Eileen Horne. Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime. Having realised Sarah poses an immediate threat to Paul’s family, Alex has to find a way to tell Paul she has betrayed his trust. With th...

Nov 11, 202143 min

Part 5

The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love. Part 5 of 7 Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne. Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime. She also runs a trauma therapy group. When her professional worlds come dangerously close, Alex is faced with a dilemma: what if the only way to protec...

Nov 11, 202143 min

Part 4

The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love. Part 4 of 7 Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne. Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime. Paul and Sarah discover that the past still exerts enormous power in the present. How far will they go? Alex … Lolita Chakrabarti Sarah ….. Melody Grov...

Nov 11, 202143 min

Part 3

The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love. Part 3 of 7 Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne. Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime. Sarah has made a new friend, which feels like good news to Dr Bridges. But what if we can’t recover from past trauma? Alex … Lolita Chakrabarti Sarah ….....

Nov 11, 202144 min

Part 2

The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love. Part 2 of 7 Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne. Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime. With Sarah out of prison, Paul begins to feel less and less safe and turns to a trauma therapy group for support. And so, Alex finds herself treating bot...

Nov 11, 202144 min

Part 1

The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love. Part 1 of 7 Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne. Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime. Alex assesses a young woman as she is released from prison. Sarah has served ten years for Arson. Does she still present a risk? Alex … Lolita Chakraba...

Nov 11, 202144 min

Part 7

Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne. Dr Alex Bridges is an expert Forensic psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes. In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers. Will the truth about Jamie’s murder finally be revealed? Cast: Alex … Lolita Chakrabarti Dougie … Simon Donaldson Hannah … Jessica Har...

Mar 30, 202045 min

Part 6

Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne. Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes. In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers. Has Laura really discovered who killed her son? Cast: Alex … Lolita Chakrabarti David … Robin Laing Laura… Shauna Macdonald Series cre...

Mar 23, 202044 min

Part 5

Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne. Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes. In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers. Alex finds herself at an impasse with David. Elsewhere, things are beginning to unlock: Hannah makes a game-changing disclosure to Lau...

Mar 16, 202046 min

Part 4

Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne. Dr Alex Bridges is an expert Forensic Psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes. In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers. The Group begin to consider their relationships with their parents. And Hannah visits David with a challenging question about his relati...

Mar 09, 202044 min

Part 3

Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne. Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes. In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers. Whilst David remains in custody for the murder of his son, the rest of the family must move back into the house where the killing took...

Mar 02, 202044 min
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