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Why Molly had to die on A Country Practice

Killing Molly

It was the moment that left millions of television viewers around Australia sobbing. That one fateful episode of A Country Practice that saw the death of beloved fan favourite Molly Jones.

Forty years on, the moment is still enough to move audiences to tears. Even for someone who was there.

10 News+ speaks to Emily Nicol, who played Molly and Brendan’s daughter, Chloe, about why Anne Tenney decided to bid farewell to the iconic role.

We also get a sneak peek at a new play, which explores the decision to kill Molly, and speak to its stars.

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