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Diver Sennen is set to explore a Tudor shipwreck off Cornwall's Porthant Bay, but there's a bumpy start. Stars Susannah Doyle.

Sennen Pennamenny is a professional diver who gets a job exploring a Tudor wreck.

The Elizabeth Mary sank off Cornwall's Porthant Bay back in 1575.

But things don't get off to a good start...

Written by Bryony Lavery.

Sennen Pennamenny ...... Susannah Doyle
Robert Renownden ...... John Turner
Simon Murray ...... Charles Simpson
Harry Trice ...... Geoffrey Hutchings
Bob ...... Sean Arnold
Andy ...... Russell Boulter

Director: Janet Whitaker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1998.

15 minutes

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Mon 24 Aug 202608:45
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