Henry's Demons
Genre BBC Radio 4 afternoon play by Henry Cockburn. Factual drama.
Synopsis
On a cold February day Henry Cockburn waded into the freezing water of Newhaven Estuary and tried to swim across. Voices, he said, had told him to do it. Nearly halfway round the world in Afghanistan journalist Patrick Cockburn learned from his wife that Henry, their son had been admitted to a hospital mental ward. Thus begins Henry, Patrick and wife Janet Montefiore's extraordinary account of Henry's rapid descent into mental illness.
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Henry Cockburn
It's a fascinating true story, in the character's own words. The actual interview with the Cockburns is online somewhere too. It's an extraordinary listen.
Broadcast dates
26th September 2011
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News, Reviews & Media
| News Reviews & Media | Post date |
|---|---|
| Henry's Demons: BBC Audio Drama Awards shortlist special commendation | 09/01/2012 |
| Henry's Demons: new Radio 4 play & FAULT magazine interview | 26/09/2011 |
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