The Specialist - Episode 2
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The episode begins with Anna, a new doctor, arriving at a rural surgery in Blight. She encounters Mr. Datington, a local man with a peculiar problem - he has antlers. Anna suspects something is amiss and tries to examine him, but he refuses. Meanwhile, a local woman, Maggie, is brought to the surgery with a disturbing condition - her body is covered in hair and she exhibits strange behavior. Anna tries to help Maggie, but she is wary and distrustful. The episode explores the unsettling atmosphere of the surgery and the strange occurrences that unfold, leaving Anna to grapple with the mysteries surrounding Mr. Datington and Maggie's conditions. The episode ends with a sense of unease and anticipation for what lies ahead.
Outlines
Arrival and Strange Patient
This Chapter introduces Anna, a new doctor, arriving at a rural surgery in Blight. She encounters Mr. Datington, a local man with a peculiar problem - he has antlers. Anna suspects something is amiss and tries to examine him, but he refuses. The chapter sets the stage for a series of unsettling events.
The Empty Surgery and Unsettling Discoveries
This Chapter follows Anna as she waits for patients at the surgery, but no one comes. She discovers that the previous doctor, Dr. Price, had a strange practice, seeing patients frequently but with no record of their illnesses. Anna and Ruth, the nurse, investigate Maggie's house and find a dead cat with strange wounds, leading them to believe that something sinister is happening in Blight.
Maggie's Condition and the Arrival of Patients
This Chapter focuses on Anna's encounter with Maggie, who is found in a disturbing state, covered in hair and exhibiting strange behavior. Anna tries to help her, but Maggie is wary and distrustful. The chapter ends with Maggie agreeing to go to the surgery, but she doesn't want to be seen. The episode ends with a sense of unease and anticipation for what lies ahead.
Keywords
Blight
Blight is a fictional village in the BBC Radio 4 podcast "The Specialist." It is a rural community with a dark and unsettling atmosphere. The village is characterized by its isolation, strange occurrences, and a sense of mystery surrounding its inhabitants. The name "Blight" itself suggests a sense of decay and corruption, hinting at the unsettling events that unfold in the village.
Mr. Datington
Mr. Datington is a mysterious character in "The Specialist." He is a local man who is known for his peculiar appearance - he has antlers. Mr. Datington is secretive and refuses to be examined by Anna, the new doctor. His strange condition and refusal to cooperate raise suspicions about his true nature and the events that led to his unusual appearance.
Maggie
Maggie is a local woman in "The Specialist." She is found in a disturbing state, covered in hair and exhibiting strange behavior. Maggie is wary and distrustful of Anna, the new doctor. Her condition and her reluctance to seek help suggest that something sinister has happened to her, adding to the unsettling atmosphere of the village.
Dr. Price
Dr. Price is the previous doctor in "The Specialist." He is a mysterious figure who is known for his eccentric behavior and his strange practice of seeing patients frequently but with no record of their illnesses. Dr. Price's death sets the stage for the unsettling events that unfold in the village, leaving Anna to unravel the mysteries surrounding his practice and the strange conditions of his patients.
The Specialist
The Specialist is a BBC Radio 4 podcast that tells the story of Anna, a new doctor, who arrives at a rural surgery in Blight. The podcast explores themes of mystery, suspense, and the unsettling nature of rural communities. The Specialist is known for its atmospheric sound design and its compelling characters, leaving listeners on the edge of their seats.
Q&A
What is the strange condition that Mr. Datington has?
Mr. Datington has antlers, which is a peculiar and unexplained condition that raises suspicions about his true nature and the events that led to his unusual appearance.
What is Maggie's disturbing condition?
Maggie's body is covered in hair and she exhibits strange behavior, suggesting that something sinister has happened to her, adding to the unsettling atmosphere of the village.
Why is the surgery empty when Anna arrives?
The surgery is empty because the villagers don't trust Anna, the new doctor, and they are wary of seeking medical help after the death of Dr. Price, the previous doctor.
What is the significance of Dr. Price's death?
Dr. Price's death sets the stage for the unsettling events that unfold in the village, leaving Anna to unravel the mysteries surrounding his practice and the strange conditions of his patients.
What is the unsettling atmosphere of the village like?
The village of Blight is characterized by its isolation, strange occurrences, and a sense of mystery surrounding its inhabitants. The name "Blight" itself suggests a sense of decay and corruption, hinting at the unsettling events that unfold in the village.
Show Notes
Dark Medical Thriller by Matthew Broughton, creator of Tracks and Broken Colours.
Anna tries to treat Mr Dartington and they clean up the surgery, but nobody comes, so Anna starts to go through Dr Price's notes.
With original music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri Davies
CAST
Anna Diaz- Saran Morgan
Ged Diaz - Sion Daniel Young
Ruth - Michelle Bonnard
Mr Dartington - Ifan Huw Dafydd
Maggie - Catrin Aaron
Original music by Sion Orgon and Rhodri Davies
Production Coordinator Eleri McAuliffe
Sound Design by Catherine Robinson
Directed by John Norton
A BBC Audio Wales production for Radio 4
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