March 14, 2026

1. The Last Shift

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12 minutes

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

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Assume Nothing

By BBC Radio Ulster

4.6

3030 ratings

March 14, 2026

1. The Last Shift

Listen Later

12 minutes

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

...more

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