Assume Nothing - 1. The Last Shift
The story of a 35 year old nursing assistant who collapsed and died following an altercation with a patient at a psychiatric hospital in Northern Ireland.
35 years later, her family is still searching for answers.
Episode 1: The Last Shift
23rd March, 1991. Mary is finishing her night shift when a patient suddenly becomes violent. A colleague hears a loud commotion and rushes to help.
Meanwhile, Mary’s husband Norman is on his way to collect her, unaware of an unfolding tragedy.
Readings by:
Declan Rodgers
Christine Clare
Colm Herron
Series produced by Nathan Edgar
Executive editor Andy Martin
Published on Saturday, 14th March 2026.
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