Double Dealing

Continuing Near FM’s season of audio drama written exclusively by women, we present Double Dealing by Rose Byrne. Arthur Muldoon is an Irish hypnotist and con-artist, who use his powers to con people. He has a very professional approach to his work. After working in England for a number of years conning rich women, he returns to Dublin because the police are on his trail. His English apprentice, Jamie Watson, joins him from England. Jamie is still learning the ropes but thinks he has it all sussed. Arthur devises a plan to con the local Bingo hall so he can win the jackpot. But, at Friday’s bingo night all does not go according to plan. It seems Arthur is not the only one playing a double role. Cast & Crew Arthur Muldoon & Archibald Mulhern played by Michael Sharp Olivia Cromwell, Bernie and the senior undercover Garda performed by Mary McNamara Taxi driver by Tom Blake Nellie (receptionist) played by Niamh Murphy John by Joe Murphy Ellen by Carol Dempsey Louise by Niamh Murphy Voices in bingo hall played by Rebecca Blomfield and Tom Blake Garda by Declan Cahill Written by Rose Byrne Directed by Declan Cahill Script advice by Lisa Tierney Keogh Made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the television licence fee.