The Siege

Available for 30 days

Millport's under siege by the neighbouring islands, furious that this little insignificant town has its own independent public house. Amidst the madness Irene and Moira find romance where they least expect it - and Alberto unveils an unusual secret defence system. Bittersweet comedy written by and starring Lynn Ferguson. Barmaid Irene Bruce is 30-something and hankering after a better life on the mainland. Irene ...... Lynn Ferguson Moira/Agnes ...... Janet Brown Alberto/Dr Hume/Robert the Dog/Mr Shetland /Mr Sky ...... Lewis McLeod Ena/Bunty ...... Gabriel Quigley Minister/Bob/Mr Dunoon/Mr Orkney ...... Robert Patterson Dougie/Mr Arran ...... Kenneth Bryans Producer: Lucy Bacon First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2002.