Assume Nothing, What Happened to Mary Glasgow?, 4. The Warnings

Assume Nothing

What Happened to Mary Glasgow?

4. The Warnings

14 March 2026

12 minutes

Available for over a year

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 4: The Warnings

When the official inquest fails to reach a conclusion regarding Mary’s death, Norman refuses to give up.

As he continues his legal battle, Norman points to allegations of previous attacks on his wife while on duty - was enough being done to protect both staff and patients on the ward?

Readings by:

Lucy McConnell

Patrick Strain

Francis Harkin

Declan Rodgers

Series produced by Nathan Edgar

Executive editor Andy Martin

A BBC Northern Ireland Production