Mrs Mac | Grace Gibson Shop https://gracegibsonradio.com Radio Serials Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:03:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Castlereagh Line Vol 14 https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/castlereagh-line-vol14/ Sun, 03 Aug 2014 15:55:33 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/?post_type=product&p=4231 To quote Jack Seager, Lottie’s new husband tries “playing both ends against the middle” – the consequences of which are unpredictable. Episodes 846-910 65 episodes – around six and a half hours of listening]]> Lottie is torn between allegiances but relieved that the conditions contained in Mat Gore’s Will provide some safety for William Holly.
Both Alison Seager and Meredith Hamilton-Summers gain the upper hand in their respective families. And so we reach the conclusion of the series at episode 910 – fittingly aboard The Castlereagh Rose.

Cast List ]]> Castlereagh Line Vol 13 https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/castlereagh-line-vol-13/ Sun, 03 Aug 2014 15:05:04 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/?post_type=product&p=4204 Jack’s pleasure at deceiving Lottie over the purchase of her hotel chain quickly dissipates when Mat becomes seriously ill. Episodes 781-845  65 episodes – around six and a half hours of listening’]]> Despite opposition from those close to her, Lottie finally gets married and sets course on a new chapter of her life. When confronted by a blackmailer Charles Hamilton determines to turn himself in to the Tamworth Police – much to the horror of his family and friends. Alison Seager and Meredith Hamilton-Summers work to ensure their financial futures are secure, although Alison’s efforts to assist William Holly put her at great risk.

Cast List ]]> Castlereagh Line Vol 12 https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/castlereagh-line-vol-12/ Wed, 26 Mar 2014 06:35:46 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/?post_type=product&p=3806 Lottie re-appraises her world and determines to start a new life – with a new man, and a new lifestyle. 65 episodes – around six and a half hours of listening’]]> With a fresh enquiry looming into the loss at sea of Tommy Binns, William Holly disappears – with a bit of help. Jack Seager and Edwina Hamilton-Summers negotiate a way for each to get what they want – to the cost of Charles Hamilton and his new bride. Edwina’s daughter Meredith and Jack’s daughter Alison begin to assert their authority in their respective worlds.

Cast List ]]> Castlereagh Line Vol 11 https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/the-castlereagh-line-vol-11/ Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:52:59 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/?post_type=product&p=3797 65 episodes – around six and a half hours of listening William Holly’s miraculous reappearance results in renewed manoeuvring for control of The Castlereagh Line, as he enthusiastically takes up his shareholding inheritance. This only provokes further enmity between him and Jack Seager –much to Lottie’s horror. Lottie’s love life worries Mrs Mac and then quite literally shocks her.  ]]> Edwina Hamilton agrees to a new financial deal with her brother Charles, only to have complications strangle both their intentions.  Jack Seager’s political future looks rosier than ever. However his thorny relationship with his daughter Alison creates a compromising situation for both of them.

Cast List ]]> Castlereagh Line Vol 10 https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/castlereagh-line-vol-10/ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:39:01 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/?post_type=product&p=3293 Mat Gore returns to Castlereagh operations and Lottie suffers a breakdown after hearing that both her sons are dead - while Charles Hamilton lives his worst nightmare. (65 x 6 minutes: around six and a half hours). NOTE – further Volumes will follow at a future date.  ]]> Charles Hamilton arrives back in Sydney with his fiancé and her children – then proceeds to live his worst nightmare. And his sister, Edwina, does her bit to muddy the waters for him.

The news that both her sons have been killed causes Lottie to have a breakdown, and the running of Holly’s of Sydney is left to Mrs Mac and Digby Rawlings.

Mat Gore is back in The Castlereagh Line business and comes to the aid of Alison Seager at a time when she needs a good friend.

One of Jack Seager’s enemy’s gets him just where he wants him and for the first time we hear how Jack deals with real fear. However, there’s a twist worth waiting for.

Cast List ]]> Castlereagh Line Vol 9 https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/the-castlereagh-line-vol-9/ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:06:01 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/?post_type=product&p=3272   The Castlereagh Rose completes her maiden voyage from Britain to Australia. Holly’s of Sydney is close to opening and Lottie’s boys cause her a great deal of heartache. (65 x 6 minutes: around six and a half hours)  ]]> The Castlereagh Rose completes her maiden voyage from London to Sydney via the Suez Canal, India, Mauritius, Fremantle and Melbourne. Unfortunately the disappearance overboard of one band member, and the attempted murder of another, casts a shadow over the journey.

Charles Hamilton has remained in England to court Delia Pond, so his sister Edwina accompanies their mother on The Castlereagh Rose to Sydney. It gives her the perfect opportunity to keep tabs on Jack Seager.

Lottie, meantime, prepares for the opening of Holly’s of Sydney. When she gets a cable from Charles Hamilton that William Holly has left his studies in London, her concern turns to panic and she books a berth on a ship to London which is due to depart only days before the official opening of the new hotel.

Gordon’s disillusionment with the law leads him to terminate his university studies and work for his mother. In doing so his identity is confused with someone else – which lands him in serious trouble.

Cast List ]]> Castlereagh Line Vol 7 https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/castlereagh-line-vol-7/ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 21:59:16 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/?post_type=product&p=2989 65 x 6 mins – about 6 1/2 hours The wrangling over shareholdings in Castlereagh Coaches intensifies and Lottie’s responsibilities subdue her desire to follow her heart and escape.]]> In the wake of Renfrew Summers’ suicide, Lottie has to deal with the murder of a private investigator in one of her rooms. Documents found with the body implicate her in his activities and she is called to give evidence at the inquest.Wrangling ensues over the shares of Castlereagh Coaches previously held by Renfrew Summers – the result of which is some corporate reorganisation. As events unfold Lottie finds herself being torn in different directions by family responsibilities, business opportunities and commitments, and, the desire to just escape and follow her heart.Not least of her worries are threats from old foes Edwina Hamilton-Summers and Jack Seager.  But with the support of her son, and with good old Mrs Mac back at her side, Lottie once again shows her inner strength and takes an offensive position.

Cast List ]]> Castlereagh Line Vol 6 https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/the-castlereagh-line-vol-6/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:16:12 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/shop/?post_type=product&p=2420 Episodes 326–390 (about 6 and 1/2 hours) Time has moved on and the setting is now the turn of the Century – many changes and developments have taken place.]]> The expansion of the rail line affected the Castlereagh Coach Company’s operations however the business has grown in new directions. Jack Seager enjoys life as a State Parliamentarian and Matt Gore runs the Company’s horse stud. With her boys now reaching maturity, Lottie makes the biggest mistake of her life. And she has to contemplate life without Mrs Mac at her side.

Cast List ]]> Castlereagh Line Vol 5 https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/the-castlereagh-line-vol-5/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:15:58 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/shop/?post_type=product&p=2461 Episodes 261–325 (about 6 and 1/2 hours) The reappearance of Charles Hamilton makes headlines throughout the country.]]> Theories abound as to where he had been and why he chose not to emerge sooner – and why his sister Edwina identified someone else’s body as his. Edwina feels stymied by the social and entrepreneurial limitations placed on women and is hell-bent on obtaining independence and power in her own right. Jack Seager’s scheming intensifies in the lead-up to the State by-election. As is his wont, Seager bribes the right people in the right places to ensure the odds are leaning his way. Meanwhile Lottie struggles with her own setbacks and then finds herself being dragged back into the yoke of Castlereagh Coaches.

Cast List ]]> Castlereagh Line Vol 4 https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/castlereagh-line-vol-4/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:13:49 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/shop/?post_type=product&p=2530 Episodes 196–260 (about 6 and 1/2 hours) Following the tragic coach crash which killed all passengers aboard, local and state funerals are held for Simon Summers.]]> It is then discovered that his estate is miniscule and suspicion is raised over the sale of his shares in Castlereagh Coaches on the day of his death. With Lottie’s scathing words about the coach crash echoing in his ears, Charles Hamilton is certain that nobody, including Seager and Gore, could sink that low – until his introduction to Simon Summer’s son Renfrew. To quote Renfrew: “This man Charles Hamilton stood apart from others. Had I but known it he was to play a large part in the shaping of my destiny, and I in the shaping of his”. Meanwhile Jack Seager goes off to buy a steamship company – this part of the journey may just be a bit rocky …

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