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Radio Ulster,14 Mar 2026,12 mins

Series What Happened to Mary Glasgow?

3. The Inquest

Assume Nothing

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The story of a 35 year old nursing assistant who collapsed and died following an altercation with a patient at a psychiatric hospital in Derry, Northern Ireland. 35 years later, her family is still searching for answers Episode 3: The Inquest After months of delay, Norman wins an important victory – an official inquest will examine the circumstances of Mary’s death. Bishop Street Courthouse, Derry - 29th October, 1991. For the first time, witness accounts, medical evidence and post-mortem findings are heard under oath - as the Glasgow family listen for answers that never came in the aftermath of Mary’s death. Will anything new come to light? Readings by: Lucy McConnell Patrick Strain Christine Clare Francis Harkin Declan Rodgers Colm Herron Series produced by Nathan Edgar Executive editor Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland Production

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