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The Long Farewell
The Friday Play: The Long Farewell

By Sarah Daniels: “It’s not dying that hurts. Death is nothing, it’s gone. It’s living that’s painful.  Being allowed to breathe, to be true to yourself with every heartbeat. That’s what matters”. After a period of suffering from cancer, Tania Ashton has fallen into a coma and her family brace themselves for her death. But to the surprise of the medical staff at the hospice she continues to live.  What is keeping her alive?

David……………………………………………….
Douglas Henshall
Tania………………………………………………..
Adjoa Andoh
Clarice………………………………………………
Marcia Warren
Lewis………………………………………………  
Ben Tibber
Joanne……………………………………………….
Joanna Monro


Sound design and music by Simon James 
Director: Karen Rose

First broadcast: BBC Radio 4 12th July 2002