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A father implores Freud to treat his daughter, after discovering her intention to end her life. Dream analysis is the key to unlocking the causes of Dora's condition.

Deborah Levy's dramatisation of Sigmund Freud's iconic case study 'Dora' translated by Shaun Whiteside.

1899 finds a father imploring Sigmund Freud to treat his daughter after discovering her intention to end her life. When Dora first comes to Freud she suffers from a loss of voice, a debilitating cough and a limp. Dream analysis is the key to unlocking the causes of Dora's condition, and as Freud's treatment continues, secrets, seduction and betrayal are uncovered.

Directed by Elizabeth Allard

Deborah Levy's dramatisation of "The Wolfman: A History of Infantile Neurosis" can be heard at the same time next week. Deborah Levy writes fiction, plays and poetry. Her work has been staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company, and she is the author of several novels. Her latest is the acclaimed "Swimming 成人快手" which was broadcast as a Book at Bedtime and is on the longlist for this year's Man Booker Prize.

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Fri 24 Aug 2012 21:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
Freud Robert Glenister
Dora Olivia Hallinan
Papa Gerard McDermott
Mama Tracy-Ann Oberman
Herr K Alun Raglan
Coachman Alun Raglan
Frau K Susie Riddell
Madame Petrova Tracy Wiles
Director Elizabeth Allard

Broadcast

  • Fri 24 Aug 2012 21:00