Radio Plays 2007
After 2000, BBC policy was to archive all "performance programmes" on CD. This includes radio plays, so the plays below should exist in the BBC archive. The majority of them (probably 90%+) exist in known private collections.
A slightly different layout here - Afternoon Plays at top, then Friday plays, then Classic Serials, then Saturday Plays.
Many thanks to Bob Thirsk for compiling this information.
AFTERNOON PLAY
,1,Jan,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Attlee ConfidentialA unique drama-documentary insight into the workings of the post war Labour Governments of Clement Attlee. Journalist and broadcaster Charles Wheeler, together with a star cast, helps re-create the mood of those often highly divided Cabinet meetings, using the original notebooks of the then cabinet secretary Norman Brook. We hear, in their own words, the disputes over nationalisation policy and the setting up of the NHS, the Atom bomb and Indian independence.
,2,Jan,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Jim and TonicBy Dan Jamieson. A magical modern version of The Sorcerer's Apprentice about a trainee gin distiller and his unrequited love.Jim ...... Stuart McLoughlinMelissa ...... Clare CorbettMartine ...... Amanda LawrenceMr Wonnacott ...... Vincent BrimbleMum ...... Christine KavanaghDad ...... Jonathan KeebleGirl No 5 ...... Miranda Keeling
,3,Jan,2007,Wedenesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play All Fingers and Thumbs.Romantic comedy by Alan Stafford. Sign language interpreter Marie wants more deaf people to enjoy the theatre. So does director Tom - but not if it involves a bothersome spot-lit woman waving her arms about on his stage.Clive/Jamie/Gordon ...... Brian Bowles Tom ...... Bill Nighy Helen ...... Felicity Montagu Marie ...... Susannah Doyle Sal ...... Jenny Eclair Michael ...... Steve DayPaula ...... Fifi Garfield Directed by Dirk Maggs.
,4,Jan,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play A Place in the WorldBy Harriet O'Carroll.Following the Thirty Years War, Clara and Tobi flee their native Germany for the promise of a better life in Ireland. But what they find there is far from the Promised Land.Tobi ...... Paul RhysClara ...... Lia WilliamsMarianne ...... Sarah Dillon Walter ...... Richard Howard Sunderland ...... Miche DohertyAunt Mags ...... Stella McCuskerDonal ...... Luke GriffinDirected by Eoin O'Callaghan.
,5,Jan,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Be PreparedBy Andy Rashleigh.Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scout movement, looks back upon a life embodying the spirit of imperial adventure. From the balcony of his home, he regrets, he gives thanks, and he wonders if he has at last found something like harmony and peace. Robert Baden-Powell ...... Ian McKellenOlave ...... Zoe WaitesBoy McLaren ...... Nicholas BoultonManning ...... Jon GloverWolseley ...... John Rowe Proudfoot ...... Philip FoxPeter ...... George HammondNurse ...... Alice HartDirected by Cherry Cookson.
,8,Jan,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Church of the Cosmic CheeseThe true story of a 16th century Italian miller whose independent and inquiring mind led him to develop his own bizarre cosmology.Menocchio ....... Hugh Denis The Narrator/Judge ....... Leslie PhilipsThe Inquisitor ....... Jonathan Hyde Mrs Menocchio/Angel ....... Melissa Sinden Trapolla ....... Michael Eaves Father Odorico ....... David Thorpe Luigi ....... Nicholas Collett Galvani ....... Rod Arthur The Sheriff ....... Harry MyersDirected by Chris Wallis.
,9,Jan,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Not a Games Person;An enhanced reading of Julie Myerson's poignant; funny memoir; capturing the dread experienced by any schoolgirl who's not at their best on the games field. Starring Claire Skinner and Nina Sosanya..
,10,Jan,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Beryl du JourBy Jane Purcell.On the eve of her 50th birthday; Beryl has a deep sense of lack of fulfilment; which even her new job as a volunteer telephone counsellor cannot fix. But then she discovers what the salon is used for in the evening.Beryl ...... Sharon Duce Mim ...... Alison Dowling Mrs H ...... Ann Beach Tilly ...... Mia Soteriou Harvey ...... Brian Capron Freddie ...... Ben Crowe Lucien ...... Peter Forbes Mr Bannister ...... Roger SlomanDirector Chris Wallis.
,11,Jan,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The House That Eileen BuiltBy Alexandra Parsons.Eileen Gray (1878-1976) was a groundbreaking designer with a unique vision. Her restless talent found its most sublime outlet in the house she built for her lover; arousing the destructive attentions of architect Le Corbusier.Eileen Gray ...... Sian Thomas Louise ...... Jennifer Hill Young Louise ...... Caitlin Richards Gaby ...... Alex Alderton Jean Badovici ...... Francois Pandolfo Le Corbusier ...... Brendan Charleson Doucet ...... Richard MitchleyProducer Kate McAll.
,12,Jan,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Adrian Mole and the Blair-Mole ProjectBy Sue Townsend.Adrian Mole; as a 'representative voice from Middle England'; is commissioned to present a feature on Tony Blair's 10 years as Prime Minister. Adrian; not surprisingly; has a somewhat idiosyncratic view on the Blair legacy.Adrian ...... Pierce QuigleyTony ...... Rory Bremner Cherie ...... Harriet Walter Pandora ...... Jenny FunnellProducer Gordon House.
,15,Jan,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Immigrants By John P Rooney.On a cold; wet day in Belfast in the 1960s; three unemployed lads view their future with dismay. With employment prospects looking bleak; the offer of a passage to Australia looks tempting.Fergie ...... Andy Moore Jonty ...... Gerard Jordan Tony ...... Joseph Rea Clancy ...... Peter Balance Bridget ...... Sarah Kants Martha ...... Susie Kelly Ken ...... Alan McKee Clerk ...... Julia DeardenDirector Pam Brighton.
,16,Jan,2007,Tuesdy,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Waiting RoomThe writer Julia Darling began a web diary in 2002 to chart her journey through breast cancer. Poignant; honest; funny and filled with everyday life events like looking after teenagers; staying in hotels; living in Newcastle the web also charts the ups and downs of being ill; until her death three years later. Featuring poems set to music. Performed by Tim Dalling; Pete Challower and Charlie Harwick; and contributions from test. [Rpt of Mon 7.00pm]
,17,Jan,2007,Wenesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play 21 Conversations with a Hairdresser By Carolyn Scott Jeffs. On a wet day in 1991; Laura arrives in David's hairdressing salon looking like a drowned rat; hoping to be transformed into Jerry Hall. Things don't work out quite like that as we eavesdrop on 21 conversations between a woman and her stylist over the next 15 years. A delightfully comic look at a classic relationship. Laura ...... Eleanor Tremain David ...... Joseph Kloska Director Peter Leslie Wild.
,18,Jan,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency Written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith. A series of plays adapted from the fifth and sixth books in Smith's hugely popular series set in Botswana.1/4. How to Handle Men Through the Application of Psychology Precious Ramotswe; owner and founder of The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency; sets out to release her fiancé; Mr JLB Matekoni; from a terrifying obligation. Meanwhile; a new case comes into the agency and the ladies find themselves on a love quest. Mma Ramotswe ...... Claire Benedict Mma Makutsi ...... Nadine Marshall Mr JLB Matekoni ...... Joseph Marcell Mma Potokwane ...... Janice Acquah Mma Hologna ...... Adjoa Andoh Motholeli/Kokotso ...... Gbemisola Ikumelo Charlie / Spokes Spokesi ...... Chuk Iwuji Puso ...... Kedar Williams Stirling
,19,Jan,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play My Blue Piano Jerusalem; 1945. When eccentric German poet Else Lasker Schüler is evicted by her landlady; she is forced to wander the city's troubled streets. In a series of strange encounters; she meets the angel Gabriel and the ghost of a chimpanzee murdered in a Nazi concentration camp. Tragi comic drama by Marty Ross. Lasker Schüle ...... Ida Schuster Muhsam ...... Paul Young Dressmaker ...... Joanna Tope Moskewitch ...... Simon Tait Miss Levi ...... Gowan Calder Private ...... Nick Underwood Sgt Major/Gabriel ...... Mark McDonnell Rabbi ...... John Shedden
,22,Jan,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Running Lady By Eryl Maynard.Two women run for widely different reasons. Geraldine runs in the middle of the night; partially to maintain her sanity and selfhood in a tempestuous marriage; and partially because of Susan Hyland. She remembers from childhood how Susan used run to the station each day to meet a husband who never turned up. Geri ...... Juliet Aubrey Sam ...... Amy Marston Don ...... Richard Howard Hugh ...... Ian Bartholomew Susan ...... Rachel Atkins Director Eoin O'Callaghan.
,23,Jan,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play My Sister under the Skin By Corin Redgrave.A famous actor receives a letter from a woman unknown to him claiming a very special relationship; not only to him but also to his even more famous father. When they meet; an unlikely new relationship develops.Jack Davies ...... Corin Redgrave Sylvia ....... Kika Markham John ...... David Westhead Doctor ...... Chris Barnes Directed by Annie Castledine.
,24,Jan,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Bringer of Peace Martyn Wade's drama explores the life of Gustav Holst and the astrological inspiration behind the Planets Suite; his most famous work. The story covers twenty years of this extraordinary composer's life; his relationship with his family; his friends; his teaching and composing and his constant solitary walking and travelling.Gustav Holst ...... Adrian Scarborough Isobel Holst ...... Amanda Root Ralph Vaughan Williams ...... Michael Maloney Imogen Holst ...... Georgina Osen Constable ...... Mark Straker Reporter ...... Anthony Glennon Directed by David Hitchinson.
,25,Jan,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency Adapted from Alexander McCall Smith's hugely popular series set in Botswana. 2/4. House of Hope Mma Ramotswe and her assistant Mma Makutsi visit some bad girls in their quest to find a husband for their client. But Mma Ramotswe has some marriage problems of her own. When her fiance seems no closer to setting a date for their wedding; she seeks the advice of a crafty friend.Mma Ramotswe ...... Claire Benedict Mma Makutsi ...... Nadine Marshall Mr JLB Matekoni ...... Joseph Marcell Mma Potokwane ...... Janice Acquah Mr Bobologo ...... Jude Akuwudike Mma Seeonyana ...... Noma Dumezweni Directed by Kirsty Williams.
,26,Jan,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Daybreak By Tom Ray. A week after his wife and teenage sweetheart of 14 years has left him; Phil wakes up one morning to find that the sun has not risen. When she comes back with a van to collect her cherished wardrobe; he is forced to reveal his extraordinary secret. Phil ...... Marshall Lancaster Lisa ...... Lorraine Coady Directed by Kate Chapman. .
,29,Jan,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Wedding Vortex By Elizabeth Lewis When Esther starts to plan her wedding, she doesn't realise how many choices are involved, nor how many other people want to make those choices for her Esther ...... Lisa Coleman Evelina ...... Penny Downie Miss Lovelace ...... Eiry Thomas Beatrice ...... Manon Edwards Kiki ...... Lesley Rooney Katie ...... Sara McGaughey Jack ...... Richard Mitchley Paul ...... Richard Nichols Director Alison Hindell
,30,Jan,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Even Song By Art Tanner Charles Latimer takes his place for choral evensong. But the beauty of the music and the setting do not neessarily lead to serene thoughts Charles Latimer ...... Oliver Ford Davies Rosemary ...... Christine Kavanagh Charles as a young man ...... Joseph Kloska Charles as a boy ...... Josh Freeborn Wilkinson ...... Steven Williams Bancroft ...... Pax Baldwin Head Master ...... Sam Dale Master ...... Mark Straker Hugh ...... Paul Richard Biggin Ursula ...... Bathan Walker Sylvie ...... Emma Noakes Matthew ...... Tom George Debbie ...... Miranda Keeling Director Colin Guthrie
,31,Jan,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Candy Floss Kisses An atmospheric first play for radio by Simon Farquhar, set amid the hillsides, caves and beaches of a remote Scottish community When 18-year-old Londoner Billy encounters feisty Isla, their shared summer turns out to be more of a rollercoaster than either of them expected Billy ...... Steven Geller Mother ....... Gabrielle Lloyd Father ...... Jon Glover Isla ...... Frances Thorburn Directed by Martin Jarvis
,1,Feb,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency Adapted from Alexander McCall Smith's hugely popular series set in Botswana 3/4. The Return of Note Mma Ramotswe finds herself in a compromising situation when her past catches up with her. But things are looking brighter for her assistant, Mma Makutsi, when she takes up ballroom dancing Mma Ramotswe ...... Claire Benedict Mma Makutsi ...... Nadine Marshall Mma Potokwane ...... Janice Acquah Phuti Radiphuti ...... Jude Akuwudike Mma Hologna ...... Adjoa Andoh Charlie ...... Chuk Iwuji Mma Mokoti ...... Alibe Parsons Note Mokoti ...... Danny Sapani Mr Fanope ...... Ben Thomas Directed by Kirsty Williams
,2,Feb,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Hide By Paul Farley Two bird watchers are peering through the slats of a hide and talking as they watch the mud and marshes in front of them. Then something rare turns up outside and a visitor joins them inside With David Bamber, Russell Boulter, Rafe Spall
,5,Feb,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Talk Mark Wilson's play; set in 1854. In the Criminal Wing of Bethlehem Hospital for the Insane; painter Richard Dadd and poet Emily Clayton are caught in the middle as two rival doctors seek to reform the treatment of the mentally ill. Emily Clayton ...... Alison Pettitt Richard Dadd ...... Nigel Anthony George Haydon ...... Jonathan Tafler Charles Hood ...... Jonathan Keeble Ward Sister Grey ...... Joan Walker Directed by David Blount.
,6,Feb,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Imagining Them A triple bill of coming of age stories as three New Yorkers imagine people who they would have liked to know better. Whether it's friends who never got to grow up; a father who died before his daughter could say 'daddy' or a role model celebrity who was next door but beyond reach; all are imagined presences who become familiar; funny and touching. Written and performed by Wendy Spero; Meg Wolitzer and David Cale.
,7,Feb,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play What We Did on our Holidays By Neil Rhodes. An attempt to make the annual holiday a more spontaneous affair takes Ed and his family to unexpected places. Ed ...... Iestyn Jones Julia ...... Claire Isaac Corin ...... Meilyr Sion Amy ...... Katy Owen Director Gilly Adams.
,8,Feb,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency Adapted from Alexander McCall Smith's hugely popular series set in Botswana. 4/4. With her agency work under control; Mma Ramotswe has time at last to take care of her own problems. Can she release her fiance; Mr JLB Matekoni; from his rash undertaking to do a charity parachute jump? And will the return of an old love jeopardise her plan to spring a romantic surprise on her husband to be? Mma Ramotswe ...... Claire Benedict Mma Makutsi ...... Nadine Marshall Mr JLB Matekoni ...... Joseph Marcell Mma Potokwane ...... Janice Acquah Phuti Radiphuti ...... Jude Akuwudike Violet/Shebeen Queen ...... Nikki Amuka Bird Bishop Mwamba/Mr Radiphuti ...... Patrice Naiambana Note Mokoti ...... Danny Sapani Directed by Kirsty Williams.
,9,Feb,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Heads You Win; Tails I Lose A drama of risks and probabilities by Peter Kesterton. Nigel has plans but is trapped in a dead end job. He meets Kat; who spins coins to decide what she should do with her life. Should he stay or should he go? Nigel ...... Carl Prekopp Kat ...... Hayley Doherty Dave ...... John Telfer Sheldon ...... Christian Rodska With Jo Armstrong; Amy Clifton; Paul Dodgson Directed by Tim Dee .
,12,Feb,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Hell and High Water By Marianne Carey. Marlene encourages her best friend Kay to spend a weekend at a spiritual health centre in the country. They are doing it to help Bianca; who needs a full course to make her career change a success; but what do Marlene and Kay need? Will self-exploration and soul searching help them ring changes in their lives? Kay ...... Fletcher Mathers Marlene ...... Irene MacDougall Julian ...... Michael Perceval-Maxwell Rose ...... Sheila Donald Bianca ...... Monica Gibb Dennis ...... Steven McNicoll
,13,Feb,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Night Manager By Dermot Bolger. When a particular guest checks into Finbar's Hotel on the last night of Johnny Farrell's management; his past life comes back to confront him. Johnny ...... Sean Campion Alfie ...... Garrett Keogh Simon ...... Tom Hickey Helena ...... Alison McKenna Taxi driver/chef ...... Sean Kearns Dr Gorman ...... John Hewitt Receptionist ...... Nikki Doherty Barman/Waiter ...... Conor McGreevey Woman Guest ...... Bronagh Taylor Colm ...... Michael Ritchie .
,14,Feb,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play DEIA By Martin Jameson. Two couples go on holiday to a small guesthouse in the beautiful Balearic village of Deia in Northern Majorca and an intriguing puzzle begins to unfold. Is there a rational explanation or do ghosts really exist? Nick ...... Neil Pearson Rachel ...... Katy Cavanagh Nettie ...... Poppy Lee Friar Celia ...... Haydn Gwynne Hal ...... Sam Dale Jordi ...... Nickolas Grace Joaquima ...... Montserrat Gili Mel ...... Tracy Wiles Producer/Director Tracey Neale. .
,15,Feb,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Places In Between By Benjamin Yeoh. In January 2002; Rory Stewart walked across Afghanistan just after the fall of the Taliban. Surviving by his wits; his knowledge of Persian dialects and Muslim customs; and the kindness of strangers; this dramatisation tells the story of this epic journey. Rory ...... Greg Wise Qasim/Tajik Soldier ...... Mido Hamada Abdul Haq ...... Omar Berdouni Yuzufi/ Checkpoint Soldier ...... Nayef Rashed Dr Habibullah/Mullah ...... Nitin Ganatra Bushire/Security Soldier ...... Emun Elliot Nasir/Haji Mumtaz ...... Tahmoures Tehrani
,16,Feb,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Rosie's Beauty By Annamaria Murphy. Rosie runs a beauty parlour in her village. Most of her clients come to talk and Rosie is invited to share some of the dark secrets that make up the community in which she lives. Rosie Craze ...... Mary Woodvine Martha Taper ...... Barbara Jefford Lily Harvey ...... Amanda Lawrence Ellen Hosken ...... Mandy Simons Michael Harvey ...... Stephen Hall Irish Reilly ...... Charles Barnecut Directed by Claire Grove. .
,19,Feb,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon PlayLessons for the Loveless By Richard Cameron. Four disaffected teenagers and their drama teacher are trying to mount an improvised play around the Seven Ages of Man. Time; however; is not on their side. Rob / Robert PickavanceAlison / Rachel BroganGazza / Charlie RyanRuth / Rhea BaileySpowage / Elliott Tittensor .
,20,Feb,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon PlayTiaan By Rupi Dharmi and Annalisa Hounsome. Two sisters are travelling across the globe to be reunited with their mother in rural India for the festival of Tiaan; a tradition which celebrates the bond between mothers and daughters. But Rani; the youngest; has a secret and is dreading the moment when her mother discovers the truth. Amerjit / Ayesha DharkerRani / Maya SondhiMumbi / Jamila MasseyTaj / Catherine MorganSandy / Kate DyerJindi / Renu BrindleAll male roles / Ashvin-Kumar Joshi .
,21,Feb,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon PlayThe Influence By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. What would happen in Britain if Avian Flu; H5N1; mutated and was passed from human to human? What would happen where you live? What is the government doing? This bold drama takes us to the centre of an outbreak. Sergeant Wiseman / Nigel Barrett Baxter / Jason MerrellsCaptain Sykes / Tom WardSally Grant / Lucy Akhurst Diana Hart / Sanchia McCormack Molly Jones / Chrissie FurnessDan Jones / Peter HardingFrank Parsons / Peter EllisLarry Feldman / Richard Katz Dr Richards / Kim Wall Laura Dickinson / Tracy Wiles
,22,Feb,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon PlayGunshot Wedding By Katie Hims. Aidan; 14; tells us the story of Leila Jones; the skinny girl from across the road. Her mum's fallen for a cowboy at line-dancing; except he's really a telephone engineer. Then she finds a gun in her brother's bedroom. Aidan / Louis DunsfordLeila / Ashley MadekweJulie / Tanya FranksMichael / Freddy WhiteNiall / Ralph Ineson
,23,Feb,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon PlayHeifers and Bulls By Elizabeth Lewis. Resting Actress Honeysuckle Spriggs arrives in a remote Welsh village to set up a matchmaking agency for lonely; isolated Welsh hill farmers. She sets up shop in the disused chapel where Sian Jones; the local schoolmistress holds choir practice. Sian Jones / Ruth JonesHoneysuckle Spriggs / Joanna DavidRhys Edwards / Richard ElfynIeuan Edwards / Ben MerchantIrwel Jones / Howell EvansHuw Thomas / Sion Tudor OwenAbel Morgan / Matthew MorganRhodri Evans /. Robert BlytheAlys Griffiths / Jennifer Hill .
,26,Feb,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play First Bite of the Air By Stephanie Dale. Kerseley Colliery in Coventry was one of the biggest in the Midlands until its closure more than 10 years ago. In this drama-documentary; the people of Kerseley talk about their lives both then and now; alongside the magical and haunting drama of one boy's reunion with his long-dead grandfather. Toby / Robert Wilkinson Young Toby / Ben Smith Grandfather /Terrence Hardiman .
,27,Feb,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play And the Rain My Drink By Han Suyin; adapted for radio by Kevin Wong. To mark the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence; this is an adaptation of the celebrated novel telling the story of the years leading up to the end of British rule. A tale of love; war and the end of empire; this is a touching account which looks at the personal cost of political struggle. Han Suyin / Pik-Sen Lim Ah Mei / Jennifer Lim Luke Davis / Dominic Rowan Betty Tam / Su-Lin Looi Che Ahmad / Benedict Wong Ah Sen / Jonathan Chan-Pensley Ah Pak / Tom Wu .
,28,Feb,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play How to Remember the Dead By Jemma Kennedy. When an old Polish man drops dead in the street; John's life is thrown out of kilter. Trying to make sense of it all raises major questions about his own life. John / William Ash Sophie / Christine Brennan Jan / Janusz Sheagall Jen / Danielle Henry
,1,Mar,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Venus to Go By Fiona Mackie. When cutbacks happen in Portsmouth's corset industry and redundancies loom; three machinists choose to face the future in very different ways. Eileen / Ellie Haddington Shirley / Julie Peasgood Ada/Dot / Ann Beach Val / Maggie McCarthy Brenda / Ruth Sheen Jim / Sam Dale Gary / Saikat Ahamed
,2,Mar,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Murder in the Afternoon: The Fall and Rise of Danny Clark By Andrew Chappell. A gangster thriller. After his dad dies doing a job for gangland boss Frankie Weems; young Danny Clark vows never to get involved in crime. But now Frankie comes knocking on his door; wanting his help. And Frankie's not a man you say no to... Danny / Robert Boulter Sharon / Emma Noakes Gramps / Desmond McNamara Inspector Hedges / Sam Dale .
,5,Mar,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play What is Missing from Your Life - The Men By Stephanie Dale. Two years ago; writer Stephanie Dale asked the women of Birmingham to answer the simple question; 'What is missing from your life?' She turned the resulting letters into a drama-documentary for Radio 4. Now she asks the same question of the men of Birmingham; weaving their answers around the myth of Birmingham's Anglo-Saxon origins.The City ...... Zoe Waites Beorma ...... John Rowe Gregory ...... John Flitcroft Cabbie/Man ...... Jack Whitam
,6,Mar,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Girl Who Touched the Stars By Mahesh Dattani. While growing up; Bhavna has a dream: she wants to fly to the moon and touch the stars. Her dreams do come true: it is 2025; she is an astronaut and soon to be the first Indian woman to fly to Mars. But her childhood is about to come back and haunt her in the most unexpected way. Bhavna ...... Nina Wadia Young Bhavna ...... Nita Mistry Mother ...... Sakuntala Ramanee Father ...... Amerjit Deu Ground Control/Reporter ...... Sam Dale Astronaut 1/Journalist 3 ...... John Dougall Astrounaut2/Journalist 1 ...... Anthony Glennon Journalist 2 ...... Christine Kavanagh Director Tracey Neale. .
,7,Mar,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Time Breathes By Rhiannon Tise. Insomnia can affect anyone. Gemma is in love with a man who never calls her. Teenager Kris is losing touch with his mates. Their story is inter-cut with advice from a real-life sleep expert; Dr Adrian Williams from Guys and St Thomas' Hospital; London. Gemma ...... Claire Rushbrook Kris ...... Michael Obiora Stacey ...... Noma Dumezweni Al ...... Sam Dale Dinah ...... Rachel Bavidge Director Claire Grove.
,8,Mar,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Accolades By Christopher William Hill. In 1973; Oxford academic AL Rowse published the work that would establish his name internationally - Shakespeare The Man; in which he claimed to have decoded Shakespeare's sonnets and finally discovered the identity of the playwright's mysterious Dark Lady. But was his 'discovery' based on a simple misreading? AL Rowse ...... Ian Richardson Alex Laing ...... Joseph Kloska Professor Burnett ...... Nigel Anthony Gillian Lawrence ...... Stella Gonet Prosser ...... Sean Barrett .
,9,Mar,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Murder in the Afternoon: Mixed Messages By Yvonne Antrobus. A compromising message left on the wrong answerphone stirs up ghosts from the past; with tragic; and deadly; results. Gina ...... Lia Williams Morag ...... Alison Pettitt Jamie ...... John Dougall DS Holt ...... Anthony Glennon WPC Patel ...... Rachel Bavidge George ...... Sam Dale Girl ...... Jasmine Callan .
,12,Mar,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play In Form Drama-documentaries taking musical form as their starting point. 1/2. Rondo Musicologist David Huckvale explores the shape of Saint-Saens's Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso for violin; while Louise Ramsden's drama reflects the playfulness of the music. Sandwich bar proprietor Stella; although jilted by her fiance; is determined to fulfil her wedding day commitment. Her confidant; Spanish dreamer Carlos; fixes her up with a series of dates which prove disastrous; but eventually helps her to find not only the secret of love but also the perfect sandwich. Stella ...... Miranda Keeling Carlos ...... Antonio Gil-Martinez Robin ...... David Holt Andras ...... Greg Hobbs Les ...... Dan Crow . 15:00 Money Box Live Experts and guests answer calls on financial issues. Call 08700 100 444 from 1.30pm until 3.30pm [National rates].
,13,Mar,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Hands of Cheryl Boyd By Maurice Leitch. A young woman in a wheelchair falls foul of the law; but unbeknownst to her an overzealous pastor lays plans for her salvation. Cheryl Boyd ...... Zara Turner Harold Duff ...... Gerard Murphy Cheryl's Aunt ...... Stella McCusker Mrs Greer ...... Laura Hughes The Prosecutor ...... Dan Gordon Mr Arthur ...... Miche Doherty Magistrate ...... Derek Bailey Natalie ...... Sarah Gordon Young Girl ...... Hannah R Gordon Director Eoin O'Callaghan. .
,14,Mar,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play My Brother's Keeper Nichola McAuliffe's play is based on a true story. In 2006; journalist Don Mackay gained access to Rawalpindi's death row in order to meet Tahir Hussain; who had already spent half his life condemned to hang for a much-disputed murder. With time running out; a close bond developed as Don and his wife became deeply and crucially involved. Don Mackay ...... Bill Paterson Nichola McAuliffe ...... Herself Amjad Hussain ...... Bhasker Patel Tahir Hussain ...... Pal Aron Taxi Driver's Mother ...... Rashmi Amin Prison Governor ...... Badi Uzzaman News Editor ...... Sam Dale High Commission Official ...... Christine Kavanagh Narrator ...... Peter Donaldson Directed by Enyd Williams.
,15,Mar,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Invention of Dr Cake By Andrew Motion. Adapted from the novel by Jonathan Holloway. Essex in the 1840s: Dr Tabor goes to visit Dr Cake to talk about ways of alleviating consumption and diseases of poverty. Dr Cake has had some successes in his village. But he is sick himself and has other things on his mind that he would like to talk to Dr Tabor about. Both doctors seem to have been poets in their youth. Dr Tabor grows less and less certain as to who is actually in front of him. Could Dr Cake be John Keats? Dr Tabor ...... Patrick Malahide Dr Cake ...... Richard McCabe Mrs Reilly ...... Clare Higgins Director Tim Dee.
,16,Mar,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Murder in the Afternoon: The Longest Journey By Peter Whalley. A man picks up a female hitch-hiker. They are both concealing a secret. A murder has been committed; but who is the victim and who is the murderer? John ...... Ian Puleston-Davies Amy ...... Emma Atkins Barnes ...... Martin Reeve George ...... Anthony Flanagan Don ...... Seamus O'Neill Directed by Pauline Harris. .
,19,Mar,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play In Form Drama-documentaries taking musical form as their starting point. 2/2. Variations Pianist John Lill explores the shape of Beethoven's extraordinary set of Variations at the end of his Sonata in E; Op 109; while Tim Jackson's drama reflects the beauty and pathos of the music. Alex ...... Alex Jennings Kirsty ...... Anna Madeley Maximiliane ...... Alex Kelly Juliet ...... Christine Kavanagh Young Maxi ...... Olivia Coldicutt Director Peter Leslie Wild.
,20,Mar,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Comedian By Joseph O'Connor; dramatised by Shane Connaughton. Paddy Plunkett thinks he is Dublin's finest comedian; if only his 10-year-old son would agree. In a story of childhood both funny and sad; a family learn to cope when their world is turned upside down. Paddy Plunkett ...... Sean McGinley Paddy Junior ...... Johnny Brennan Helen ...... Ailish Symons Agnes ...... Rosaleen Linehan Rita ...... Tina Kellegher Priest ...... Miche Doherty Policeman ...... Darragh Kelly Girl ...... Hannah Mills .
,21,Mar,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Fire of the Dragon By Meic Povey. Holed up in Harlech Castle; the bowed but unbeaten Owain Glyndwr determines to fight Henry IV to the last drop of Welsh blood. But Huw ap Dafydd; a reluctant recruit; has ideas of his own. Huw ...... Sion Pritchard Elin ...... Rhian Blythe Owain ...... Huw Ceredig Catrin ...... Victoria Pugh Brother Ieuan ...... Rhys Parry Jones Modlen ...... Sera Cracroft Madog ...... Richard Elfyn Director Eoin O'Callaghan.
,22,Mar,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Country Life Shelagh Delaney's play is set on a smallholding during the Foot and Mouth epidemic of 2001. Three people all want to change the world but don't know how. Rose ...... Barbara Marten Boris ...... Thomas Sangster Eddie ...... Nick Sidi Jim ...... Richard Oldham Piano played by Steven Reynolds.
,23,Mar,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Sunbathing in the Rain Gwyneth Lewis's adaptation of her book; a down-to-earth; courageous and entertaining chronicle of her own experience of a severe episode of depression; how she struggled to find ways of coping and ultimately survive. Gwyneth ...... Siriol Jenkins Leighton ...... Robert Pugh Doctor ...... Hywel Emrys Surfer ...... Steven Meo Shop Assistant ...... Claire Cage Director Kate McAll. .
,26,Mar,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Expand This By Mark Lawson. When Alex and Gemma are alerted to a picture of their daughter performing a sex act posted on the internet; they unite in adversity. But far worse is yet to come. Alex Spring ...... Alex Jennings Gemma Spring ...... Haydn Gwynne Rachel Spring ...... Lynne Seymour Robbie Spring ...... Matthew Barry Ted ...... Iestyn Jones Ollie ...... Ben McKay School Chairman ...... Richard Mitchley The Lawyer ...... Victoria Pugh Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan. .
,27,Mar,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Velvet Love By Simon Macallum. A tacky Scottish nightclub is about to close. Charlie the cloakroom attendant has known many customers over the years; and on this last night he has to face his past. Charlie ...... Tam Dean Burn Kat ...... Lisa Gardner DJ ...... Tom Urie Conroy ...... Simon Macallum Directed by Alison Peebles. .
,28,Mar,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Going for Broke A comic morality tale for the consumer generation by Mike Yeaman. With debts rising and their pension scheme in meltdown; Colin and Marion set out to milk the system for all it's worth. But will the price they pay be more than they bargained for? Colin ...... Les Dennis Marion ...... Felicity Montagu The Official Receiver ...... Sam Dale The Judge ...... Christine Kavanagh The Clerk ...... Jasmine Callan Directed by Toby Swift. .
,29,Mar,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play A Fire in the Sun By Robin Mukherjee. A woman visits her elderly parents in Spain after a fire which has destroyed their retirement home and hospitalised her mother. She discovers that her perceptions of her family's history are not the full story. Esmee ......Haydn Gwynne Mother ...... Angela Pleasence Father ...... David Calder Joje ...... David Sant
,30,Mar,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Envy Dark social comedy; written and directed by Anita Sullivan. One day on the beach; Clare impulsively steals the handbag of a glamorous executive and sets about stealing her dream life. But there is a fine line between a dream and a nightmare. Clare...... Claire Rushbrook Matt ...... Paul Ritter Lance ...... Shaun Dooley Midge ...... Jo McInnes Carolyn ...... Nina Wadia Paula/Sophie ...... Carolyn Backhouse Chris/Dex/Boss/TV presenter ...... Paul Panting Checkout girl/Mother ...... Serena Costello .
,2,Apr,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play: Murder by the Book Murder by the Book By Stephen Sheridan. When a corpse is found in the Crime Section of Langston Library; two elderly librarians decide to emulate Miss Marple and solve the mystery themselves. Dorothy ...... Mary Wimbush Margaret ...... Doreen Mantle Mr Pepper ...... John Evitts Colin ...... Leighton Pugh Robin ...... Alex Hutchinson Mrs Shelton ...... Elizabeth Morgan Insp Cornish ...... Trevor Nichols Sgt McBride ...... Chris Stanton Directed by David Blount.
,3,Apr,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Fear and Loathing in Crouch End Comedy drama by Malcolm Burgess. Estonian au pair Monika comes to London for the wonderful middle-class life she knows we all live in Britain. The Markham family; however; show her that paradise might not be in Crouch End; especially in the days before Christmas. With Evelin Pang; Nichola McAuliffe; David Holt; Sandra James-Young. Directed by Turan Ali.
,4,Apr,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Ying Tong: A Walk with the Goons Roy Smiles' play about Spike Milligan's last days with the Goons and his complex and often fractious relationship with Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe. SpikeMilligan ...... James Clyde Harry Secombe ...... Kai Owen Peter Sellers ...... Toby Longworth Wal Greenslade ...... Benedick Blythe .
,5,Apr,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play From Paradise to Heaven Natalia Power's account of the life of former Poet Laureate John Masefield. Pain and sorrow alternate with joy and triumph as he travels from his spiritual home in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside to many other parts of the world and back again to a curious but not totally unsuccessful marriage. John Masefield ...... Adrian Scarborough Constance ...... Jennie Stoller Isabel ...... Susan Jameson Enid ...... Colleen Prendergast Arnold ...... Wayne Foskett Young John Masefield ...... Steven Williams Directed by Cherry Cookson.
,6,Apr,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Magician's Daughter Comedy drama by Adam Beeson; set in 19th-century Europe A celebrated magician is shot on stage. With his dying breaths; he passes on the secrets of his spectacular act to his daughter. Fearing pursuit by jealous rivals, she disappears. Kronos ...... James Bryce Great Visado ...... Paul Young Katya ...... Lucy Paterson Richardson ...... Richard Conlon Cameron ...... Nick Underwood Chisnok ...... Mark McDonnell Zontik ..... Simon Donaldson Directed by Bruce Young.
,9,Apr,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Close Your Eyes; Raise Your Arms By Ewa Banasckiewicz. Elsa goes on holiday with her mum for what is intended to be a new beginning. But the past soon catches up with them. Elsa ...... Kate Ashfield Chrissy ...... Annabelle Apsion Gustav ...... Andy Henderson Barman ...... Chris Pavlo Anthony ...... Nick Sayce Waitress ...... Sophie Roberts Directed by Sally Avens.
,10,Apr,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Three Large Beers By David Nobbs. Three men are curious to discover why they all separately visit the same Indian takeaway on the third Thursday of every month. Clive ...... Tim McInnnerny Bernard ...... James Fleet Owen ...... Jeremy Swift Ali ...... Kulvinder Ghir Helen ...... Christine Kavanagh Miss Buttered Chapati ...... Rachel Bavidge Young Woman ...... Jasmine Callan
,11,Apr,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Joseph and Joseph By Oliver Emanuel. Identity theft is something that happens to other people; but the person who stole Joseph's life seems to be having a lot more fun with it than he is. Joseph ...... Shaun Dooley Sonia ...... Helen Longworth Marie ...... Christine Kavanagh The old man ...... Sam Dale Mathers ...... John Dougall Christophe ...... Philippe Smolikowski Hotel manager ...... Mark Straker Croupier ...... Rachel Bavidge Directed by Colin Guthrie.
,12,Apr,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Andy Warhol Syndrome By Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Plucky market trader Carol Fletcher's dreams come true when she finds fame in a reality TV show. But how much will her celebrity status cost her? With Jenny Eclair; Ewan Bailey; Jan Goodman; Gerard McDermott; Harry Myers; Ronni Ancona.
,13,Apr,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Strange Desire of Ms Small By Debbie Jones. Lois has all but forgotten the flamboyant mischief of her past until; in the drab surrounding of a high street bank; she meets Elsie; a disillusioned clerk 40 years her junior and exquisitely desirable. Lois ...... Sheila Donald Violet ...... Jan Moffat Elsie ...... Pauline Lockhart Joseph ...... Phil McKee Director Lu Kemp. .
,16,Apr,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Carmella's Island Lyrical drama by Jean Binta Breeze; set on the Caribbean island of Maracou; a place where the power of masquerade can even reach Carmella; an unhappy schoolteacher who has given up on her dreams. Storyteller ......
,17,Apr,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Chloe A darkly comic tour-de-force by Mike Stott; starring Alison Steadman. From the cell where she stays at Her Majesty's pleasure; Chloe Temple-Carstairs shares the story of how she became one of the world's most renowned artists;
,18,Apr,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Diamond Lil Linda Wilkinson's play is based on the story of Diamond Lil and Maisie; an outrageous real-life transvestite double act who delighted audiences in pubs all over the East End during the 40s; and were accepted by the local com
,19,Apr,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Price of a Fish Supper By Catherine Czerkawska. Rab is a fisherman; like his father and grandfather before him. The decline of the Scottish fishing industry and the loss of his brother at sea have hit him hard. Rab ...... Pau
,20,Apr,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play 12 Shares By Dennis Kelly. Kate is just beginning to enjoy herself for the first time in her life. Each week she checks in with a support group to tell them how things are going for a recovering alcoholic. With Sophie Stanton; Hes
,23,Apr,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Fred Rimble By John B Keane; dramatised by Kerry Lee Crabbe. The charming story of Jim Conlon's fervent attempts to cure his hypochondriac mother. Jim Conlon ...... Ardal O'Hanlon Maggie Conlon ...... Doreen Keogh Nice Nualla ..
,24,Apr,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Insecurity Guard Black comedy by Cynthia Hamilton. Architect Jessie Bruce develops an unusual eating disorder in the face of personal and professional crisis. She takes to eating the bedroom wall but the hole in the wall starts t
,25,Apr,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Aquatic Ape By Joy Wilkinson. Pippa and Barney's second honeymoon has only made them realise how much they can't stand each other. Luckily; the opportunity to watch deadly great white sharks at play gives them both a murderous id
,26,Apr,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Giselle Hattie Naylor's reworking of the ballet; a story of hidden identities; thwarted love and deceased brides who dance men to death. Albrecht ...... Daniel Goode Berthe ...... Hannah Gordon Myrtha ...... Lisa Hammond Utta ...
,27,Apr,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Wrong Hero? By Mark Burgess. In 1943 a commercial airliner carrying film star Leslie Howard was shot down with the death of all on board. Was he the intended target or was it a strange case of mistaken identity? Leslie Howard
,30,Apr,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play My Difficult Second Album By Stephen Keyworth. Tom has constructed the perfect soundtrack to his life. But when his perfect relationship falls through, the music has to change. Then he meets Harper. Robbie ...... Corey J Smith To
,1,May,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Delayed Departures Matthew Solon's story of lost love and broken promises. When a flight to Dubrovnik is delayed the passengers are forced to wait, first in the departure lounge and later in an airport hotel. Among them is Laura Clar
,2,May,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Dickens Confidential Series of plays looking at how Charles Dickens, as the head of a daily paper, would have tackled bringing the news to the masses. 1/6. Railway Kings By Mike Walker. Chief Correspondent Jack Marshall investi
,3,May,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Nothing Happened Romantic comedy by Shelley Silas and Luke Sorba about a friendship that never goes any further.Jenny ...... Julia Ford Simon ...... Stephen Tompkinson Neil ...... Gerard McDermott Louise ...... Colleen Prendergast N
,4,May,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Master and Mrs Tucker Roy Apps' play is based on the story of the friendship between Noel Coward and Edith Nesbit. Noel Coward ...... Guy Henry Edith Nesbit ...... Ann Bell Mrs Coward ...... Rosemary Leach Mr Cook ...... Niall
,7,May,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Getting the Joke Neil Brand's play is based on the story of Donald McGill; who created some of Britain's most popular seaside postcards for 60 years. In July 1954; shortly after his 80th birthday; he was arrested on obscene publication charges. Donald McGill ...... John Wood Molly ...... Ann Beach Durand ...... Malcolm Sinclair Wells ...... Gerard McDermott Mary ...... Carolyn Pickles Sgt Evison ...... Wayne Foskett Constable Hiley ...... Nick Sayle Counsel ...... John Cummins Judge ...... Delroy Brown Postcards ...... Ella Smith; Sophie Roberts; Ayesha Antoine Directed by David Hunter.
,8,May,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Alibi Vanessa Rosenthal's dramatisation; based on Daphne du Maurier's short story. Charles Fenton feels trapped in both his job and his marriage. Perhaps a little random murder could help him to escape the stultifying routine? Charles Fenton ...... Michael Maloney Anna Kauffman ...... Lia Williams Edna Fenton ...... Joanna Wake DI Cooper ...... Richard Heap Sgt Wilson ...... Ben Crowe Jack Alhuson ...... Nicholas Collett Mabel Alhuson ...... Jane Purcell Directed by Chris Wallis.
,9,May,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Dickens Confidential Series of plays looking at how Charles Dickens; as the head of a daily paper; would have tackled bringing the news to the masses. 2/4. Darker than you Think By Mike Walker. A serial killer is at large. Chief Correspondent Jack is sent to investigate; but Agnes seems rather more interested in her new beau; a pioneering and seemingly philanthropic doctor; than following the progress of his leads. Dickens ...... Jamie Glover Agnes ...... Jasmine Hyde Jack ...... Freddy White Henry Jenks ...... Nicholas Boulton Inspector Leavett ...... Harry Myers Scottish convict ...... John Dougall London convict ...... Sam Dale Warder ...... Anthony Glennon Directed by Tracey Neale.
,10,May,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Violence and the Big Male Voice Alick Rowe's dramatisation of Gwyn Thomas' comic tale of passion; ballroom dancing and male voice choirs; set in South Wales in the 1930s. Marty Moore ...... Jonathan Floyd Ursula Thowley ...... Mali Harries Peveril Pearce ...... Matthew Rhys Handel Hughes ...... Brian Hibbard Willie Silcox ...... Dorien Thomas Lucknow Lewis ...... Russell Gomer
,11,May,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Dave; the Dead Lefty By Mervyn Stutter. The surviving members of a radical 1970s theatre group are reunited at the funeral of their former roadie. Old loves are rekindled; old wounds reopened and old secrets exhumed. Muzo ...... Mervyn Stutter Ingrid ...... Stella Forge Topsy ...... Laura Doddington Tim/Vicar ...... Nick Farr Mears/Barman ...... Kenny Blyth Derek ...... Finlay McLean Directed by David Ian Neville.
,14,May,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Ugly American Written and performed by Mike Daisey; an American college exchange student in London who is desperate to absorb the British theatrical tradition; but instead falls into shady fringe theatre and an even shadier love affair. With appearances by students from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Directed by Judith Kampfner.
,15,May,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Henry's Girls Alan Stafford's reconstruction of the first performance of an English opera. Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas received its premiere at a girls' boarding school in Chelsea in 1689. So why did one of England's most popular composers choose to write his greatest masterpiece for a gaggle of unruly schoolgirls rather than the professional theatre? Henry Purcell ...... Robert Glenister Mrs Purcell ...... Chloe Annett Josias Priest ...... Robert Duncan Mrs Priest ...... Nichola McAuliffe Charlotte's Father ...... Brian Bowles Charlotte ...... Naoko Mori Jenny ...... Catherine Shepherd Molly ...... Butler Directed by Dirk Maggs.
,16,May,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Dickens Confidential Series of plays looking at how Charles Dickens; as the head of a daily paper; would have tackled bringing the news to the masses. 3/6. High Society By Deborah Davis. Attending the opening of Parliament by the new young Queen Victoria; Dickens finds himself rubbing shoulders with the great and the good; in particular the alluring Lady Kames. Will this elevation compromise his editorial judgment; especially when a scandalous story emerges? Dickens ...... Jamie Glover Jack ...... Freddy White Agnes ...... Jasmine Hyde Lord Henry Kames ...... Robert Bathurst Lady Belinda Kames ...... Juliet Aubrey William Percy ...... Bertie Carvel Robert ...... John Dougall James ...... Sam Dale Mrs Slingsby ...... Melinda Walker Directed by Tracey Neale.
,17,May,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Singing Butler Alexis Zegerman and Ron Butlin's dramatisation of the story behind Jack Vettriano's famous image of a man and a woman dancing on a windswept beach; while their butler and maid do their best to shield the pair from the elements. Tom ...... Jon Glover KItty ...... Natasha Little Charles ...... Robert Portal Phyllis ...... Rachel Atkins Directed by Lu Kemp.
,18,May,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Poppy Seeds By Rachel McGill. An aid worker in Afghanistan decides that the fight to contain the opium trade is not working and that a fresh approach is needed. She starts buying opium direct from the farmers; ensuring not only that they obtain a fair price for their crop but also that the product is not bought by drug cartels. Katherine ...... Haydn Gwynne Syed ...... Sharif Dorani Jamila ...... Nathalie Armin Emma ...... Lynsey Pow Naseer ...... Jeff Mirza Poet ...... Hemi Yeroham Afghan woman ...... Zolfa Zahedi Directed by Graham Frost.
,21,May,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Well; That's One Way of Looking at It Brenda Gilhooly's comedy of self-deception. A wife; a husband and his mistress show just how differently three people can interpret the same situation. Patricia ...... Brenda Gilhooly Jane ...... Olivia Colman John ...... Kevin Eldon Other parts ...... Paul Panting; John Hasler
,22,May,2007,Tuesay,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Veldt Adapted from the stage play by Mike Walker; based on Ray Bradbury's classic story. A playroom with special powers draws two children into secret deadly adventures. TV Announcer ...... David Rapkin Peter ...... Michael Wachter Wendy ...... Reyna Shaskan Lydia ...... Jennifer Van Dyck George ...... David Slavin Ms Kim ...... Nancy Wu The Room ...... John Henry Cox David MacLean ...... Richmond Hoxie Directed by Judith Kampfner.
,23,May,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Dickens Confidential Series of plays looking at how Charles Dickens; as the head of a daily paper; would have tackled bringing the news to the masses. 4/6. Captain Swing By Annie Caulfield. Staying at her father's country residence; Agnes finds herself at the centre of a story when her father's beloved steam plough is destroyed. Dickens begins an investigation but Agnes realises that there is much more at stake than broken and burnt property. Dickens ...... Jamie Glover Agnes ...... Jasmine Hyde Jack ...... Freddy White Patty ...... Jasmine Callan Tom ...... Anthony Glennon Joseph Paxton ...... John Dougall Mrs Drake ...... Ann Beach Directed by David Hunter.
,24,May,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Play: Red in Tooth and Claw Red in Tooth and Claw By Simon Bovey. A dead sheep on a farm may be an everyday occurrence; but when young Dan finds the body he sets out on a road that leads to family tragedy. Jeff ...... Neil Dudgeon Vince ...... Shaun Dooley Dan ...... Alex Slater Peter ...... John Rowe Doug ...... Philip Fox Directed by Marc Beeby.
,25,May,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Laughter of Stafford Girls' High Carol Ann Duffy's amazing and erotic poem tells a story of love and an attack of hysterical laughter which brings a girls' public school to its knees. Read by an all-star cast including Joanna Lumley; Siobhan Redmond; Emily Woof and Alexandra Gilbreath.
,28,May,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Keep Your Pantheon David Mamet's comedy of ancient Roman manners. An impoverished actor-manager and his troupe struggle to survive under an absurdly autocratic military regime. Strabo ...... Martin Jarvis Lupus Albus ...... Lloyd Owen Philius ...... Darren Richardson Pelargon ...... Simon Templeman Ramus ...... Morgan Sheppard Quintus Magnus ...... Christopher Neame Titus ...... Kenneth Danziger Servant/1st Centurion/Armourer/Priest ...... Alan Shearman Messenger/2nd Centurion Guard ...... Matthew Wolf Directed by Rosalind Ayres
,29,May,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Excluded By Michael Stewart The headmaster of a failing comprehensive is flapping during inspection week. He comes up with a great idea to hide the problem by getting all the bad pupils out of school and into the dales. Unfortunately; the teacher he asks to lead the expedition has enough problems of his own. Nick ...... Leigh Symonds Ashley ...... Mikey North Khalid ...... Sascha Dhawan Becky ...... Lucy-Jo Hudson David ...... Howard Chadwick Directed by Gary Brown
,30,May,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Dickens Confidential Series of plays looking at how Charles Dickens; as the head of a daily paper; would have tackled bringing the news to the masses. 5/6. Foundry By Mike Walker. Dickens asks Jack to investigate the death of a young boy at an iron foundry. But the story feels uncomfortably close to home for Dickens and he begins to question his motives. He is also still unaware of Agnes's involvement with the paper. Dickens ...... Jamie Glover Agnes ...... Jasmine Hyde Mr Fell ...... Jonathan Keeble Widow ...... Charlie Brooks Billy ...... Harry Eden Joseph Paxton ...... John Dougall Factory Owner ...... Sam Dale Directed by Tracey Neale.
,31,May,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Jack's Love By Michael Hastings. Duncan views his teenage son Jack as a loser and good-for-nothing. Jack has got into trouble and spent time in a youth detention centre; but is Duncan himself without blame? With David Troughton; Jane Birtish; Nicholas Holt; Dipika Guha. Directed by Peter Kavanagh.
,1,Jun,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Jane and Tom: The Real Pride and Prejudice Elizabeth Lewis's dramatisation; based on letters sent by Jane Austen to her sister Cassandra; tells the story of the author's love for the young Irishman Tom Lefroy.Jane ...... Jasmine Hyde Tom ...... Andrew Scott Mrs Austen ...... Penny Downie Mrs Lefroy ...... Jane Whittenshaw Anne Lefroy ...... Rachel Atkins Cassandra ...... Lynne Seymour John Warren ...... Keiron Self Ellen ...... Manon Edwards Director Celia De Wolff. .
,4,Jun,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play How Not to Run a Foreign Policy Political comedy by John Fletcher; set in 1937. Neville Chamberlain is determined to return Britain to her rightful place in the world. However; he needs to come to an accommodation with Hitler and Mussolini; and Anthony Eden is sure to object. Spin doctor Joseph Ball gets to work with a judicious combination of leaks; innuendo and a spot of blackmail involving Guy Burgess.Neville Chamberlain ...... Clive Merrison Joseph Ball ...... Michael Fenton Stevens Guy Burgess ...... Laurence Fox Rex Leeper/Niccoli ...... Richard Dillane Litzi Lady Chamberlain ...... Patience Tomlinson Count Grandi/Reporter ...... David Holt
,5,Jun,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Clear Air Turbulence By Dana Fainaru. Mel's idyllic existence is turned upside-down when she suddenly stops sleeping. As the sprawling nights become filled in increasingly risky fashion; a would-be accomplice demands to join in the nocturnal adventures. Mel ...... Tara Fitzgerald Nick ...... Aidan McArdle Stephen ...... David Thorpe Saskia ...... Ashley Madekwe Dad ...... Ian Masters Nurse Tika ...... Sandra James-Young Other parts played by Rachel Bavidge; John Dougall; Jasmine Callan and Anthony Glennon. Directed by Toby Swift.
,6,Jun,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Dickens Confidential Series of plays looking at how Charles Dickens; as the head of a daily paper; would have tackled bringing the news to the masses. 6/6. Innocence By Mike Walker. Through a chance encounter with a young woman of the night; Dickens embroils the paper in another dangerous investigation. Drawn into the murky world of prostitution and opium; Agnes and Jack encounter a formidable adversary from the past. Dickens ...... Jamie Glover Agnes ...... Jasmine Hyde Jack ...... Freddy White Catherine ...... Charlotte Emmerson Colonel Corbett ...... Clive Swift Pimp ...... Gerard Murphy Hawker ...... Anthony Glennon Directed by David Hunter.
,7,Jun,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Looking for Dad By Michael Butt. Charlie's attempts at reconciliation with his estranged father are threatened by his wife's fierce but unexplained hostility to a man whom she has only ever met once in her life. Charlie ...... Henry Goodman Ray ...... Rob Jarvis Juliet ...... Lesley Sharp Matron ...... Richenda Carey Young Ray ...... Jarvis
,8,Jun,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play One Foot in the Cuckoo's Nest By Ian Macpherson and Magi Gibson. For more than two decades; Theo Sheridan and his colleague Bill have enjoyed a leisurely existence as the Edinburgh-based correspondents of the Irish Mail. But their comfortable lives are shattered by the arrival of a new editor. Theo ...... Ian Macpherson Bill ...... Sean Scanlan Lotte Swift ...... Siobhan Redmond Sigmund ...... Arnold Brown Doctor ...... Lucy Paterson Directed by David Ian Neville.
,11,Jun,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Smoke and Mirrors Paul B Davies's black comedy is based on real events. The Great Kalanag; Adolf Hitler's favourite conjuror; is touring the US during the 50s when he is confronted by his dubious past in Nazi Germany. Has he used the skills of a magician; in particular the techniques of misdirection; to create an illusion of his entire career? Kalanag ...... Geoffrey Durham
,12,Jun,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Brought to Book By Joan Bakewell. Lucy has been appointed chair of the Widmerpool Prize for Fiction. She is determined to find the very best novel amid the mountain of submissions. But as both literary and personal pressures grow; can she maintain her high ideals against dreaded compromise? Gervase Crawford ...... Roger Allam Lucy Arbiter ...... Geraldine James Adrian/Josh ...... Robert Bathurst Hugo/Paul ...... Richard Katz Miranda/Millie ...... Colleen Prendergast Directed by Peter Kavanagh.
,13,Jun,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play A Man Cut in Slices By Adrian Penketh. Paul Tate goes for a job interview and finds himself on front pages and TV screens across the world. He is unwittingly cast as the symbol of Londoners' defiance in the face of terrorism after an office block is blown up. Paul ...... Raymond Coulthard Andy Salkin ...... John Guerrasio The Man ...... John Dougall Bob Brenner/Caller ...... Colin Stinton Jim O'Grady ...... Tom Clarke-Hill Paul Shapiro ...... Walter Lewis Caroline/Julia Richards ...... Bonnie Engstrom ane ...... Jasmine Callan TV journalist ...... Anthony Glennon Policewoman ...... Rachel Bavidge Directed by Toby Swift.
,14,Jun,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Ex Libris By Nicholas McInerny. Oxford lecturer Lavinia Whitelaw dies; leaving everything to her distant relative Jennifer. When she arrives at Lavinia's cottage; Jennifer knows very little about her; but as she begins her search through her belongings she discovers a great deal more than she expects. Jennifer ...... Saskia Reeves Lavinia ...... Janet Maw Gabriel ...... Nick Sayce Directed by Peter Leslie Wild.
,15,Jun,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Jump Alexis Zegerman's drama is inspired by Event Horizon; Antony Gormley's current exhibition at the Hayward Gallery. Gormley's army of lonely figures stand poised on the edges of buildings across the South Bank. A young free runner; jumping and vaulting his way across his familiar stamping ground; lands face-to-face with one of these iron men. Jack ...... Danny Worters Director Lu Kemp. .
,18,Jun,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Murder of My Aunt John Peacock's adaptation of Richard Hull's novel; written in the 1930s. Edward attempts to rid himself of his extremely annoying relation. With Marcia Warren; Adam Godley; Hugh Dickson; Susan Jameson. Director Jane Morgan. .
,19,Jun,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Brief Lives Series by Tom Fry and Sharon Kelly; set in a Manchester legal practice. 1/4. When Dee Dee's estranged son is arrested for shoplifting, only his stepfather Frank Twist can come to the rescue. Frank ...... David Schofield DeeDee ...... Denise Welch Ben ...... Kwame Kwei Armah James ...... Mikey North Johnny ...... Andrew Schofield McGregor/Milo ...... Rod Matthew DC Highton ...... James Quinn DC Price ...... Deborah McAndrew .
,20,Jun,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Abel's Law Hugh Costello's play is based on the story of Abel Ryder; a prosperous Oxfordshire shopkeeper who in 1875 broke the law and refused to have his child vaccinated against smallpox. His stand led to his arrest; trial and a public uproar that helped change the compulsory vaccination law. The Magistrate ...... James Laurenson Abel Ryder ...... Mark Meadows Sophia Ryder ...... Kate Byers Adelaide Ryder ...... Femke Witney Daniel Burnham of The Times ...... David Leonard Doctor Howard ...... Carl Prekopp Margery Smithson ...... Hayley Doherty Delane; Editor of The Times ...... David Collins Bicester townspeople ...... Kim Hicks; Chris Garner; Amy Clifton Director Jeremy Howe. .
,21,Jun,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Curry Tales By Rani Moorthy. Four cooks share their secrets. The stories include mood fusion curries for New Delhi society; a grandmother's legacy in Malaysia; and an accountant's egg curry in London. With Rani Moorthy; Pik-Sen Lim; Rina Mahoney; Liz Sutherland. Director Shabina Aslam. .
,22,Jun,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Boy Fathers By Peter Hunter and David Johnson; developed with the Teenage Parents Project in Bristol. Lying in a hospital bed; desperate to recover in time to get to the birth of his child; Richie composes rap lyrics; a soundtrack to his life. Richie ...... Sean Verey Sian ...... Amber Rogers Trevor ...... Chris Harris Marie ...... Louise Howells Maureen ...... Katharine Rogers Mike ...... Russell Bright Kev ...... Chris Green Liam ...... Jonathan Hares Music by Mike Lovell and Shane Winter with Marco Pagnotto. Interviews with members of the Teenage Parents Project; Hartcliffe. Produced and directed by Sara Davies. .
,25,Jun,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Female Husband Sheila Hamilton's dramatisation of the true story of Mary Hamilton; who in 1746 was tried and punished by flogging for marrying as a man. She achieved notoriety in a pamphlet published by Henry Fielding. Mary Hamilton ...... Sandi Toksvig Henry Fielding ...... Adam Kotz Mary Price ...... Devon Black John Masters ...... Alan Moore Henry Gould ...... John Telfer Hannah Iredell ...... Alison Reid .
,26,Jun,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Brief Lives Series by Tom Fry and Sharon Kelly; set in a Manchester legal practice. 2/4. When new recruit Debbie joins the team; she ruffles more than a few feathers. Frank ...... David Schofield DeeDee ...... Denise Welch Ben ...... Kwame Kwei Armah James ...... Mikey North Sarah ...... Gina Bellman Debbie ...... Emma Atkins Jackie Hargreaves ...... Leanne Best Inspector Bryant ...... Kevin Harvey Music by Carl Harms. Followed by News.
,27,Jun,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Daphnis and Chloe By Longus; adapted by Hattie Naylor. The story of two naive young lovers beset by pirates; aided by supernatural forces and the power of love; has been a popular read since it was first translated from the Greek over 500 years ago. Longus ...... Adrian Scarborough Chloe ...... Lyndsey Marshal Daphnis ...... Ben McKay Lamo/Megacles ...... Kim Wall Myrtale/Lycaenium ...... Tracy Wiles Philetas/Dionyosophanes ...... Geoffrey Beevers Love/Astylus ...... Simon Trinder Dryas/Gnatho/Lampis ...... Anthony Glennon Original music by Sarah Moody. Director Jeremy Mortimer. .
,28,Jun,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Puzzle Women By Gill Adams. A young woman tracks down the former Stasi man who spied on her and had her father imprisoned. Puzzle Woman ...... Carolyn Pickles Beatrice ...... Gillian Kearney Cloak and Dagger Man ...... Philip Bretherton
,29,Jun,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Domino Man of Lancashire Nick Leather's witty look at loneliness; romance and record-breaking features a man; a woman and thousands of dominoes. Arthur ...... Tom Courtenay Annie ...... Denise Welch Pete ...... Craig Cheetham Directed by Polly Thomas.
,2,Jul,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Midnight House Jonathan Hall's period ghost story mixing fact and fiction is set in the Welsh tin quarries that housed the nation's treasures during the Second World War. Ian Hanson ...... Roger Morlidge Ruth Paget ...... Caroline John Nigel Collins ...... James Nickerson Specially commissioned music from Christopher Madin. Director Polly Thomas. Followed by News.
,3,Jul,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Brief Lives Series by Tom Fry and Sharon Kelly; set in a Manchester legal practice. 3/4. Ben defends a suspected wife beater; to Sarah's annoyance Frank ...... David Schofield DeeDee ...... Denise Welch Ben ...... Kwame Kwei Armah Sarah ...... Gina Bellman Debbie ...... Emma Atkins Scott ...... Mark Chatterton Armstrong/Townsend ...... Jeff Hordley DS Sandra Morgan ...... Becky Hindley Music by Carl Harms. .
,4,Jul,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Climb Lance Woodman's drama-documentary follows two competitive cyclists as they face the biggest challenge of their sport; the hill climb. Jazz star Soweto Kinch talks about a similar challenge experienced by musicians as they improvise. Clive ...... John Flitcroft Billy ...... Paul Clarkson .
,5,Jul,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play A Shropshire Lad A new setting of A E Housman's famous poem; exploring the fleetingness of love and decay of youth; adapted for radio by Steven Canny. With interviews and contributions from people across Shropshire. Poems performed by Simon Russell Beale. .
,6,Jul,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Lawn Wars By Nick Warburton. Alice is a single middle-aged woman devastated after the recent loss of her mother. To fulfil a promise she made to herself on mother's deathbed; Alice takes on a gardener to improve the lawn that helped bond the two women. Alice ...... Anna Calder-Marshall Anthony ...... Richard Johnson Rob ...... Robert Daws .
,9,Jul,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play A Regent's Tale by David Pownall. Having endlessly endured his father's refusal to give up the throne; an exasperated Prince of Wales turns to a playwright for some revolutionary advice. Some things never change. Richard Brinsley Sheridan ...... Richard E Grant George Prince of Wales ...... Anthony Glennon Narrator ...... Frances Tomelty George III ...... David Horovitch Edmund Burke ...... Gerard Murphy Willaim Pitt ...... Miche Doherty Mrs Fitzherbert ...... Jasmine Callan Fox ...... Richard Howard Betsey ...... Fo Cullen Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan. .
,10,Jul,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Brief Lives Series by Tom Fry and Sharon Kelly; set in a Manchester legal practice. 4/4. Frank gets Debbie out of trouble; but Sarah is unsympathetic. Frank ...... David Schofield DeeDee ...... Denise Welch Ben ...... Kwame Kwei Armah Sarah ...... Gina Bellman Debbie ...... Emma Atkins Doug ...... Rod Matthew Julie ...... Sue Kelly DS Perry ...... David Fleeshman Music by Carl Harms. .
,11,Jul,2007,Wednesdy,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play To Be a Pilgrim By Rachel Joyce. Maureen believes Harold hasn't got up out of the chair since he retired six months ago. But one day he opens a letter and everything changes. Harold ...... Anton Rodgers Maureen ...... Anna Massey Queenie ...... Niamh Cusack .
,12,Jul,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Clear Water By Stephen Phelps. In the autumn of 1999; 28-year-old Alan Maclean disappeared from a yacht travelling from the Seychelles to France. This play charts his father's search for the truth. Neil ...... Struan Rodger Dorothy ...... Joanna McCallum Alan ...... Jamie MacPhee Sorel ...... Sam Dale Policeman ...... Richard Attlee David Pearce ...... Ian Masters Medium/Grandma ...... Rachel Atkins .
,13,Jul,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The King of Pripyat By Peter Cann and Steve Johnstone. A young nuclear physicist from Sellafield is on an exchange trip to Chernobyl and makes an illicit trip to the evacuated city of Pripyat; which has been deserted for 20 years. Whilst there; he is gripped by the ghostly image of a man on top of a tower block aiming a crossbow. In spite of repeated warnings to stay away; he embarks on a dangerous mission to discover the identity of this mysterious figure. Alex ...... Paul Hilton Tanya ...... Natasha Radski Mykola ...... Boris Isarov Viktor ...... Michael Poole Svetlana ...... Svetlana Payne Directed by Kate Chapman.
,16,Jul,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Second Chances Plays about adoption; part of the BBC Family Wanted Campaign. 1/3. The Transfer By Tony Green. Struggling with pressures from all sides; single mum Maggie is finding it difficult to cope; and her young son Brandon is feeling the strain. Brandon ...... Josh Spencer Maggie ...... Christine Tremarco Jimmy ...... Andrew Schofield Karen ...... Suranne Jones Brenda ...... Noreen Kershaw Kerry-Anne ...... Nadia Wand Directed by Nadia Molinari. .
,17,Jul,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Second Chances Plays about adoption; part of the BBC Family Wanted Campaign. 2/3. Between By Zosia Wand. Eight-year-old Brandon and his little sister Kerry-Anne have been placed with foster parents while their social worker Karen searches for the right adoptive parents; but is she ready to let go? Brandon ...... Josh Spencer Karen ...... Suranne Jones Mike ...... John McArdle Sonia ...... Siobhan Finneran Niall ...... Paul Hickey Marley ...... Adam Paulden Kerry-Anne ...... Nadia Wand Directed by Nadia Molinari. .
,18,Jul,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Second Chances Plays about adoption; part of the BBC Family Wanted Campaign. 3/3. I Ran for Miles By Amanda Dalton. Carol and Stephen want to adopt; but will Stephen's past jeopardise things for them? Brandon ...... Josh Spencer Stephen ...... Paul Copley Carol ...... Olwen May Sonia ...... Siobhan Finneran Niall ...... Paul Hickey Jim ...... David Hargreaves India ...... Victoria Braizer Daniel ...... Graeme Hawley Kerry-Anne ...... Nadia Wand Directed by Nadia Molinari. .
,19,Jul,2007,Thurrsday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Excerpt from A Dog's Ear By Kavyasiddhi. Dodging impending fatherhood; Dan has escaped to the beach he used to visit as a child in search of answers. What he finds is himself; aged nine. Dan ...... Michael Begley Danny ...... Aidan Parsons With Original music by Steve Mead. Directed by Nadia Molinari. .
,20,Jul,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Elizabeth Lewis' surreal comic parable about the pitfalls of romantic fantasy. Alice is frightened of the reality of marriage to a Welsh asparagus farmer and runs away from her wedding. Still wearing her white dress and veil; she books herself into a Paris hotel to pursue her romantic dreams. Alice Arden ...... Caroline Harker Simone de Beauvoir ...... Ana-Luisa De Cavilla Ieuan the asparagus farmer ...... Iestyn Jones The Ubiquitous Frenchman ...... Richard Elfyn Stallholder ...... Iwan Tudor Genevieve ...... Sheila Ballantine Agnes ...... Alex Alderton Mireille ...... Phyllida Nash Directed by Kate McAll.
,23,Jul,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play A Two Pipe Problem By Michael Chaplin. Two inmates in a retirement home for members of the entertainment industry tackle a mystery involving sibling jealousy; a lost ventriloquist's dummy and a spot of ill-judged fire-raising. With Stanley Baxter; Richard Briers; Wendy Richard; Elizabeth Spriggs. .
,24,Jul,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Rapture Fiona Shaw reads from Carol Ann Duffy's T S Eliot Prize-winning collection of love poems; adapted for radio by Duffy herself and set to a musical background. .
,25,Jul,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Icarus Falling By Jonathan Davidson. Artist Peter Lord; living and working in Cornwall; is no longer interested in his previous successes and seeks to expand his horizons. To the astonishment of his wife and his gallery owner; he takes u
,26,Jul,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Amy's Spaghetti Colin Hough's comedy about love; sex; parenthood and dressing up as Sonny and Cher. Newly-widowed Eddie Beattie begins a desperate search for a woman to refill his freezer; wash his socks and help fulfil his dream of winn
,27,Jul,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play A Short Ride to Dusseldorf By Janice Okoh. A chance meeting in a job centre offers Alison some easy money. All she has to do is fly to Germany and marry a complete stranger. Alison ...... Katy Cavanagh Friday ...... Steve Toussaint Ch
,30,Jul,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Mind Out By Jonathan Myerson. A whole family are undergoing self-help cognitive therapy - without admitting it to each other. But will the therapist inside their head take over their lives? With Lucy Robinson; Philip Jackson; Maggie O'N
,31,Jul,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Gertie By Shane Connaughton. When octogenarian Billy Ball wins a cabin cruiser he comes up with a thrilling plan. With the help of his best mate Alf; he decides to take his wife Kathleen home to her native city of Dublin. Holyhead to
,1,Aug,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Bringing Eddie Home By John Peacock; based on a true story. In 1965; an East End couple receive a telegram telling them that their soldier son has been killed in Aden. Thus begins a chain of events which will lead to changes in the law;
,2,Aug,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Is He Still Breathing? Drama-documentary by Howard Belgard; co-written with Nick Drake; exploring the world of the ambulance call centre. Sunita loves her job; the camaraderie; the humour and the satisfaction of helping people when they n
,3,Aug,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Odd By Robert Shearman. Michael Harris feels he has been wasting all his precious words writing commercials. Then at breakfast his wife asks him to pass the spanner. Overnight; every word in the English language seems to have changed its meaning. Soon there is only one person left in the world who understands him - his secretary. Michael ...... Michael Simkins Heather ...... Finty Williams Priscilla ...... Serena Evans Policeman ...... Jon Glover Directed by Rosalind Ayres. .
,6,Aug,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Tony's Little Sister and the Paradox of Monasticism David and Caroline Stafford's play tells the story of St Anthony; hermit; ascetic and founder of Christian monasticism; from the point of view of his angry little sister Dious. Anthony ...... Duncan Preston Dious ...... Samantha Spiro Satan ...... Tim McMullan Hilarion ...... Ben Crowe .
,7,Aug,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Dinner in the Iguanodon By Chrissie Gittins. On New Year's Eve 1854; twenty-one leading scientists sit down to a sumptuous seven-course banquet; served in the plaster cast mould of a prehistoric beast. They are celebrating the creation of 33 life-size dinosaurs in the new Crystal Palace Park. Mary Anning ...... Suzanna Hamilton Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins ...... Philip Franks Professor Richard Owen ...... Christian Rodska Mrs King ...... Tina Gray Francis Fuller ...... Chris Serle Connie ...... Sarah Counsell Jack ...... Alex Maclaren .
,8,Aug,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Kerlogue By Dermot Bolger. Ireland's neutrality during the Second World War comes under question when the crew of a small cargo ship decide to rescue 168 German sailors from the huge swells of the Bay of Biscay. Seamus ...... Frank O'Sullivan Kevin ...... Stephen O'Rourke Captain ...... Owen Roe Eamon ...... Ronan Wilmot Dessie ...... Miche Doherty Lieutenant Krausser...... Erich Redman Muller ...... Stephen Grothgar German Commander ...... Kenneth Collard English Radio Operator ...... Michael Hirons .
,9,Aug,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play East Coast Girls Are Hip Comedy by Ian McMillan. What would have happened if Grimsby; rather than Liverpool; had been the cradle of pop music in the 1960s? John ...... Fine Time Fontayne Janice ...... Sue Kelly Tommy ...... Gerard Fletcher Olive ...... Eileen O'Brien Norman ...... David Fleeshman Directed by Gary Brown. .
,10,Aug,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Discourse of Two Once Young Women By Jane Beeson. Three old friends from schooldays during the war plan to meet up. Why are the two women so nervous; and what can have changed so radically? Their male friend acts as a conduit but the circumstance of their meeting is something none of them could have anticipated. Daisy ...... Lynn Farleigh Gerald ...... Oliver Ford Davies Ida ...... Eleanor Bron Matt ...... Geoffrey Beevers Mother ...... Ella Smith Young Daisy ...... Anna Lanyon Young Ida ...... Tessa Montague Boy ...... John Cummins Directed by Cherry Cookson. .
,13,Aug,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play August Birthdays By Frances Byrnes. On Katherine's 39th birthday; she walks the streets where she grew up and is drawn back to an earlier and more eventful birthday. Young Katherine ...... Lucy Worrall Older Katherine ...... Caroline Small Mrs Fernie ...... Gillian Waugh Mrs Horrax ...... Sue Kelly Mr Cook ...... Geoffrey Wilkinson Mrs Cook ...... Olwen May Miss Lord ...... Rita May Girl ...... Hayley Hunt Directed by Gary Brown. .
,14,Aug,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Cut to the Heart Nicola Wilson's play explores the aftermath of an affair. When Ted leaves Alice for her best friend; it takes ten years for the ripples of betrayal to die down. Pete ...... Mark Bonnar Alice ...... Sally Hawkins Claire ...... Anastasia Hille Chloe ...... Georgia Rich Ted ...... Mark Emerson Stuart ...... Richard Dillane Directed by Kirsty Williams. .
,15,Aug,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Rumpole and the Reign of Terror A case for John Mortimer's foxy barrister. 1/2. Truth Makes All Things Plain When beautiful Tiffany Khan learns that her husband has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism; she calls on Rumpole immediately. Horace Rumpole ...... Timothy West Hilda Rumpole ...... Prunella Scales Judge Bullingham ...... Christopher Benjamin Tiffany Khan ...... Lily Bevan Sam Ballard ...... Michael Cochrane Bonny Bernard ...... Bruce Alexander Dr Mahmood Khan ...... Shiv Grewal Barrington Whiteside ...... Geoffrey Whitehead Will Timson ...... Ben Crowe Peter Plaistow ...... Christopher Scott Mrs Justice Templett ...... Joanna David Fred Sugden ...... Kim Durham Ian Antrim ...... Nigel Anthony Directed by Marilyn Imrie. .
,16,Aug,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Red Elvis The story of Elvis Presley's involvement in the Cold War. Reporter ...... Gerry Northam Elvis ...... Kevin Paul Baines Hoskin ...... John Moraitis Martin Filer ...... Paul Sapin Dr Milton McPhee ...... Garrick Hagon Russian Interviewer ...... Alla Cato Igor Trubnikov ...... Jeffry Wickham Reader ...... John Telfer .
,17,Aug,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Dude; Who Stole My Title? Olly Smith stars in his own play about his quest to reclaim an ancient ancestor's title. But he only has 24 hours. Sir Thomas Lennard ...... Ewan Bailey Cosmic Satnav/tannoy ...... Janet Ellis Samuel Pepys ...... John Ramm Seraph ...... David Holt .
,20,Aug,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Withered Arm Thomas Hardy's classic short story is a masterful drama of psychological suspense. Dramatised by Louise Doughty; it tells the highly charged tale of two women in the grip of passions beyond their control. With Victoria Hamilton; Susan Jameson; Ewan Bailey; Nick Sayce. Directed by Claudine Toutoungi. .
,21,Aug,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Four Steps to Heaven Comedy by Lloyd Peters. Can mild-mannered actor Chris Batty convert to Judaism and win the love of his girlfriend's parents? Chris ...... Graeme Hawley Caroline ...... Julia Rayner Ruth ...... Kate Antony Sid ...... David Fleeshman Rabbi ...... Jonathan Tafler Danny ...... Iddo Goldberg Betty ...... Vanessa Rosenthal Soapy Joe ...... Hamilton Berstock Directed by Gary Brown. .
,22,Aug,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Rumpole and the Reign of Terror A case for John Mortimer's foxy barrister. 2/2. The Past Catches up with Us All As he struggles to win justice for his client; Rumpole also becomes embroiled in the mysterious ways of She Who Must Be Obeyed. His marriage; rather like his waistcoat; suddenly appears to be straining at the seams. Horace Rumpole ...... Timothy West Hilda Rumpole ...... Prunella Scales Judge Bullingham ...... Christopher Benjamin Bonny Bernard ...... Bruce Alexander Claude Erskine-Brown ...... Nigel Anthony Dr Mahmood Khan ...... Shiv Grewal Barrington Whiteside ...... Geoffrey Whitehead Will Timson ...... Ben Crowe Peter Plaistow ...... Christopher Scott Fred Sugden ...... Kim Durham Directed by Marilyn Imrie. .
,23,Aug,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Abigail Adams By Mark Shand. When Abigail Adams falls off the top of her tower block whilst painting a picture for her parents' anniversary; she comically contemplates her misfit teenage life. Abigail ...... Rebecca Ryan Mum ...... Siobhan Finneran Dad ...... James Quinn Directed by Justine Potter. .
,24,Aug,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Once a Friend By Stephen Phelps. John and Leo; inseparable in childhood; meet for the first time in over 30 years. They lost touch soon after being caught on the fringes of a high-profile murder case. Will Leo's need to rake over the past prevent them from rekindling their friendship as adults? John ...... Jamie Foreman Leo ...... Gerard McDermott Young John ...... Joseph Tremain Young Leo ...... Steven Williams Ellie ...... Ella Smith Directed by Toby Swift. Followed by News.
,27,Aug,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Waiting for Di By Colin Bytheway. On the eve of Princess Diana's funeral; two unlikely strangers find themselves thrown together as they mourn the loss of someone they never knew. Directed by Celia De Wolff. .
,28,Aug,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Making of the English Landscape Jonathan Davidson's play; inspired by the book by WG Hoskins; imagines the feelings of the land through centuries of being ploughed up; deep-mined and built on. Landscape ...... Bill Wallis Mother/Wife/Protester ...... Susan Engel Mollie ...... Eleanor Tremain John/Surveyor ...... David Birrell Father/Husband ...... John Baddeley Bailiff/Security guard ...... David Collins Directed by Tim Dee. .
,29,Aug,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Looking for Angels: Left at the Angel Jack Thorne's touching story of how three young boys cope with the death of their friend. They steal his ashes and take them on foot from their South London home to the Angel of the North. Mike ...... Ryan Haywood Aubrey ...... Joslyn Gayle Tobs ...... Myles Taylor Will ...... Gregg Sulkin Pete ...... Perry Millward DI ...... Rachel Bavidge Mary ...... Susan Engel Teacher ...... Jack Thorne .
,30,Aug,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Looking for Angels: Otherkin By Laura Wade. Ash is a displaced spirit; an angelic whose phantom wings require her to rip holes in the back of every jumper she owns. Her human body looks quite ordinary but her true form is more beautiful than anything dreamed up by fantasy writers. She meets Neil; a dragon who needs help to unlock his memories. Neil ...... Samuel West Ash ...... Liz White Roger ...... Paul Copley Valerie ...... Susan Jameson Jinn ...... Samantha Spiro Raven ...... Emily Wachter Computer ...... Simon Treves .
,31,Aug,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Looking for Angels: Quintessence By Rachel Joyce. A year after the sudden death of her boyfriend; Faith decides to drive down to their favourite place in Devon to scatter his ashes. She stops at five service stations on her nocturnal drive; and at each one an angel tries to help her. With Julie Cox; Trevor Peacock; Trevor Martin; Thelma Barlow; Geoffrey Beavers; Margaret Robertson. .
,3,Sep,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Pips Gentle melancholic comedy by Stevie Davies. In a dentist's waiting room in Swansea; one patient is nervous and grieving and another preoccupied with her own fertility. The receptionist waits for the call that could change her life. Professor Gwyn Humphreys - Glyn Houston Mrs Lilian Rhys - Olwen Rees Ceri Jones - Eirlys Bellin Dr Eliza Powell - Siriol Jenkins Aneirin - Luke McAuliffe Magdalena - Ella McAuliffe Mrs Roberts - Helen Griffin Directed by Kate McAll.
,4,Sep,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Architects By Chris Dunkley. Howard is coming to the end of an unremarkable career designing houses which all look much the same. He intends to pursue his retirement in similar fashion; exactly like the next man. Then he meets Pat; who has decided that things have to change. Howard - Michael Jayston Emma - Sandra Voe Pat - Karl Johnson Mr Warren/Mick - John Rowe Mrs Warren - Natasha Pyne Policeman/Alan - Ben Lewis Directed by Lu Kemp.
,5,Sep,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Elevenses with Twiggy By Simon Farquhar. The 1960s are nearly over and young Jackie Addison is running out of time if he is going to make it south to Swinging London. Twiggy Lawson - Herself Jackie - Barry McGee Joesy - Stephen McGill Morag/Laura Ann - Meg Faragher Father - Iain Macrae Mrs Cowie/Receptionist - Aline Mowat Kenny/Tailor - Jon Glover Samuel Daish/Ritz security man - Simon Day Directed by Rosalind Ayres.
,6,Sep,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Radio By Al Smith. While his quixotic father chases the American dream; Charles dreams only of leaving the planet and launching off into space. Charles - Tom Ferguson
,7,Sep,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Drowning By Mike Walker. When solicitor Richard Parker gets an anonymous phone call saying that his aunt has died; he has to go to Norfolk to clear her house and arrange the burial. When he arrives; he finds that nothing is as it should be. Richard Parker - Neil Dudgeon Ayeesha - Wendy Baxter Carey - Laurence Bouvard Ryan - David Ralston Merlin - Oliver Ford Davies Corporal - Harry Myers Doc - David Thorpe Removal Man - Stephen Critchlow Dragon - Ben Crowe Guitar music composed and played by Arthur Dick. Directed by Chris Wallis.
,10,Sep,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play On the Field By Annie Caulfield. Craig has joined the army to get away from football; but somehow the game has followed him all the way to Basra. Has he got what it takes to be a hero? Craig - Daniel Abelson Mahmoud - Paul Chahidi Limping Ibrahim - Hassan Calaph Padre - Alan Coveney Julie - Sheila Hannon Laundry Ibrahim - Stephan Kalipha Hamilton - Chris New Sergeant Billy - Jonjo O'Neill Dave - Freddy White With Mike Ingham as himself. Directed by Mary Ward-Lowery.
,11,Sep,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Harpo Goes to Leningrad Lee Pressman's play is based on the true story of Harpo Marx's 1933 tour of Russia. Misunderstood as a comic; arrested as a terrorist and enlisted as a spy; Harpo finds himself alone in a strange country with only his burly female minder for company. Harpo - Garrick Hagon Woollcott - Philip Voss Bullitt - William Hope Malekinov - Sarah Badel Captain/Vasiliev - Ian Masters Director/Chico - Simon Treves Groucho/Colonel - Keith Drinkel Directed by Celia De Wolff.
,12,Sep,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Cold Calling By Lynne Truss. Daniella; Ryan and Raman are about to start another shift working in a call centre. They will have to deal with a range of demanding callers. Before the day is through; they will have experienced something totally unexpected. With Jason Hughes; Katy Murphy; Kulvinder Ghir. Directed by Karen Rose.
,13,Sep,2007,THursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Feather By Rachel Joyce. Fern believes in magic; Father Christmas and the Tooth Fairy. She is collecting feathers because they can make wishes come true; and Fern has a very big and important wish. Fern - Maisie Cowell Lucy - Claire Price Flyn - Shaun Dooley Lloyd - Jot Davies Grandma - Richenda Carey Sam - Rachel Bavidge Cayleigh - Morgan Gayle Directed by Tracey Neale.
,14,Sep,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Dreaming in English By John Godber and Jane Thornton. Since emigrating from Poland; Magda has made a good life for herself in Hull. But now her brother is coming to stay and she faces problems. Dan - Robert Angell Priest/Jim - David Barrass Raf - Rad Kaim Magda - Natasha Radski Suzie - Amy Thompson Woman - Jane Thornton Directed by Mary Ward-Lowery.
,17,Sep,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Captain Corelli's Mandolin Katie Hims's dramatisation of Louis de Bernieres's best-selling novel. 1/4. A Pea in the Ear On the Greek island of Cephallonia; the pastoral bliss of Pelagia and her father Dr Iannis is about to be changed irrevocably by war. A young Italian soldier recounts a desperate tale of love and heroism. Pelagia - Celia Meiras Dr Iannis - Stephen Greif Narrator - Tom Goodman-Hill Carlo - Anthony Psaila Mandras - Chris Pavlo Velisarios - Alexi Kaye Campbell Father Arsenios - Alex Zorbas Lemoni - Ania Gordon Francesco's Mother - Liza Sadovy Stamatis - Sean Baker Mandolin music composed and performed by Alison Stephens. Directed by David Hunter.
,18,Sep,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Captain Corelli's Mandolin Katie Hims's dramatisation of Louis de Bernieres's best-selling novel. 2/4. Invasion of the Italians Pelagia has written more than 100 letters to her fisherman fiance Mandras; who is fighting in the Greek army; but she has had no reply. Pelagia - Celia Meiras Dr Iannis - Stephen Greif Corelli - Daniel Philpott Narrator - Tom Goodman-Hill Carlo - Anthony Psaila Mandras - Chris Pavlo Velisarios - Alexi Kaye Campbell Father Arsenios - Alex Zorbas Lemoni - Ania Gordon Drosoula - Anna Savva Hector - Nitin Ganatra Officer - Simon Treves Mandolin music composed and performed by Alison Stephens. Directed by David Hunter.
,19,Sep,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Captain Corelli's Mandolin Katie Hims's dramatisation of Louis de Bernieres's best-selling novel. 3/4. Looking for Snails Pelagia has fallen for the charming Captain Corelli; but he is technically the enemy. She is still engaged to Mandras; who is away fighting for the resistance movement. Pelagia - Celia Meiras Dr Iannis - Stephen Greif Corelli - Daniel Philpott Narrator - Tom Goodman-Hill Carlo - Anthony Psaila Mandras - Chris Pavlo Velisarios - Alexi Kaye Campbell Father Arsenios - Alex Zorbas Lemoni - Ania Gordon Drosoula - Anna Savva Bunnios - Jonathan Keeble Weber - John Dougall Alekos - Sam Dale Major - Simon Treves Mandolin music composed and performed by Alison Stephens. Directed by David Hunter.
,20,Sep,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Captain Corelli's Mandolin Katie Hims's dramatisation of Louis de Bernieres's best-selling novel. 4/4. Earthquake After an extraordinary act of heroism; Corelli makes a slow recovery. Two generations pass before resolution comes. Pelagia - Celia Meiras Older Pelagia - Mia Soteriou Dr Iannis - Stephen Greif Corelli - Daniel Philpott Older Corelli - Sean Baker Narrator - Tom Goodman-Hill Mandras - Chris Pavlo Velisarios - Alexi Kaye Campbell Father Arsenios - Alex Zorbas Young Antonia - Ania Gordon Antonia - Faye Castelow Drosoula - Anna Savva Bunnios - Jonathan Keeble Young Iannis - Thomas Brown-Lowe Major - Simon Treves Soldiers - Jot Davies; John Dougall Mandolin music composed and performed by Alison Stephens. Directed by David Hunter.
,21,Sep,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Alf Said I Was Great By Colin Shindler. Len Farley didn't quite make Alf Ramsey's 1966 World Cup squad; but is proud of his distinguished league career. He is less than impressed with today's pampered breed of footballer; including his son Will; who seems more interested in property development than the beautiful game. Len - David Hargreaves Will - Ben Crowe Sally - Emily Chennery Gary - Peter Meakin Miss Weatherby - Jilly Bond Commentator - Kim Wall Alan Green - Himself Newsreader - Sue Beardsmore Directed by Peter Leslie Wild.
,24,Sep,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Jimmy's Letters Andrew Sherlock's play is based on the true story of his parents' courtship; charted through Audrey's reminiscences and Jimmy's letters from Korea; where he was serving in the early 1950s. Jimmy ...... Andy Pointon Audrey ...... Gillian Kearney Evelyn ...... Elizabeth Estensen Marie ...... Laura Molyneux Pat ...... John Dougall Marzy ...... Katy Cavanagh Dennis ...... Sam Pamphilon Jean Metcalfe ...... Joannah Tincey Directed by Jessica Dromgoole. Followed by News
,25,Sep,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play In Search of Oldton Tim Wright's search for a town that disappeared off the map and a life that never made it into the digital age. Narrator ...... David Ryall Tim ...... Jonathan Cullen Directed by Pam Marshall.
,26,Sep,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Suing Mr Spargo By Christopher William Hill. When a student gets abysmal A-level results; her parents attempt to sue her school. But who is really to blame? Mike Spargo ...... Geoffrey Hutchings Connie Young ...... Penelope Wilton Harry Kitto ...... Philip Jackson Gwen Kitto ...... Sylvestra Le Touzel Harriet Kitto ...... Joannah Tincey Kevin Childs ...... Sam Pamphilon Colin Barnes ...... Simon Treves
,27,Sep,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play God Blind Me Sarah Daniels's play depicts the relationship between a teacher of Braille and an imprisoned child abuser. Frances ...... Penelope Wilton Colin ...... Ian Hogg Dave ...... Ron Cook Directed by Peter Kavanagh.
,28,Sep,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play A Coup Annie Caulfield's play is based on a true memoir by Bruce Chatwin; caught up in a revolution as the small African republic of Benin erupts into chaos. Bruce Chatwin ...... James Purefoy Colonel ...... Ben Onwikwe Commander ...... Mo Sesay Amazon Colonel ...... Clare Perkins Domingo ...... Christopher Simpson Consul ...... Ben Onwukwe Jacques ...... Olivier Breuils Young soldier ...... Christopher Simpson Driver ...... Aryon Bakare Directed by Marina Caldarone.
,1,Oct,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Man Who Built Tunnels Natalia Power's haunting tale of unrequited love. The 79-year-old Duke of Portland receives a visitation from a once famous opera singer. Duke ...... Alec McCowen Adelaide ...... Emma Fielding John Hargreaves ...... Anthony Glennon Lodge keeper ...... Stephen Critchlow Wheatley ...... Kim Wall Maisie ...... Ella Smith Directed by Martin Jenkins.
,2,Oct,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Man of Steel Frances Byrnes's drama; set in Sheffield in 1982; is based on her own experience and that of her father and many of his friends as their lives are wrecked by redundancy. A job advertisement appears in the local paper. Joe ...... Don Wycherley Moira ..... Polly Hemmingway Marie ...... Lindsey Fawcett Mick Bluff ...... Brendan Charleson Mr Winter ...... Richard Nicholls Roger ...... Matt Green Directed by Kate McAll.
,3,Oct,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Hard Road By Simon Vinnicombe. Bradley is a young man setting out on an adventure. Struggling both at school and at home; he decides he has to get away and chooses the place where he used to holiday with his mum. But travelling is never that easy. Mary ...... Laura Elphinstone Bradley ...... Joe Prospero John ...... Kenneth Cranham Linda ...... Marion Bailey Jane ...... Karren Winchester Councillor ...... Liza Sadovy
,4,Oct,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play The Conversation Dramatic reconstruction of a conversation between Trevor Friedman and Roman Halter; whose fathers were Jewish slave labourers in Poland and then Germany. Trevor knew almost nothing of his father's extraordinary story until 24 years after his death. With Harry Towb; Jonathan Tafler. Directed by Toby Swift.
,5,Oct,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Sparkle Comedy by Colin Hough. Fiftysomething TV presenter Evelyn Sparkle is afraid of losing both her job and her husband to glamorous young co-presenter Tina Shine. But her outlook changes dramatically with the arrival of a suave Frenchman called Michel. Evelyn ...... Monica Gibb Michel ...... Robin Laing Marcus ...... Mark McDonnell Tina ...... Gayanne Potter Geoff ...... Terry Wale Ruby ...... Eileen McCallum Directed by David Jackson Young.
,8,Oct,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Windscale Paul Dodgson's play; based on Britain's worst nuclear accident in October 1957 - researched from government documents and interviews with surviving staff from the plant. 1/2. Accident Although the extent of the disaster was hushed up by the government; Richard; a young worker at the plant; knows what really happened. Camilla ...... Nicola Stephenson Young Camilla ...... Jessica Pearson Richard ...... Ben Crowe Fran ...... Susan Cookson Eddie ...... Gerard Kearns Directed by Sara Davies.
,9,Oct,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Windscale Paul Dodgson's two-part play is based on Britain's worst nuclear accident in October 1957; researched from government documents and from interviews with surviving staff from the plant. 2/2. After Thirty years after the fire at the Windscale nuclear plant; Camilla; who is now 42; reads about some of the official documents which have been released. She starts to make some significant and deeply disturbing connections. Camilla ...... Nicola Stephenson Richard ...... Ben Crowe Fran ...... Susan Cookson Stuart ...... Chris Garner Andrew ...... Jake Wilson-Wainwright Directed by Sara Davies.
,10,Oct,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play House Rules By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Burnt-out gambler Spike just wants a quiet life. But when his own son comes to him with a proposition for one last big stakes game; how can he refuse? Spike ...... Jamie Foreman Harry ...... Roy Marsden Jack ...... Stuart McLoughlin Donal ...... Christopher Fox Monique ...... Tracy Wiles Lance/Edward ...... Kim Wall Directed by Marc Beeby.
,11,Oct,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Sex after Death By Mark Lawson. Pippa wants a baby. But when her husband proves unable to help; she determines to access the sperm of a deceased former boyfriend. But his mother has other ideas. Pippa Harrington ...... Emma Fielding Miriam Cooper ...... Maureen Lipman Andrew Harrington ...... John Dougall Richard Cooper ...... Simon Treves GP ...... Ben Onwukwe Grace ...... Katy Cavanagh TV Interviewer ...... Liza Sadovy Chief Judge ...... Peter Marinker Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan.
,12,Oct,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Darling Alicia The story of a relationship which began by correspondence; based on 160 unpublished letters from the 1960s. With Celia Meiras; Carl Prekopp.
,15,Oct,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Belongings By Dominique Moloney. Two brothers breaking and entering face an awkward dilemma when they find the wife of their intended victim dead; with a suicide note by her side. Michael ...... Conleth Hill Gerry ...... Nick Danan Audrey ...... Cathy Belton Carl ...... Mark Lambert Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan.
,16,Oct,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Mothercloud By Martin Jonols; translated from Swedish by Angela Adegren. When his partner leaves him; Daniel turns to beer; Nietzsche and coaching the school football team. Then Tanya teaches him to drive. Daniel ...... Reece Dinsdale Mia ...... Maxine Burth Tanya ...... Katherine Dow Blyton
,17,Oct,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Hiraeth in Hughesovka Colin Thomas's drama documentary is set in the steel town of Hughesovka; established in the Ukraine in the 1870s by Welsh capitalist John Hughes and initially mainly populated by Welsh miners and steelmen. Played out to a documentary background of letters and journals written by real inhabitants of Hughesovka; the story follows a romance that develops between a young Welsh miner and a Ukrainian girl. David Protheroe ...... Alun Saunders Anna Penkova ...... Olga Fedori Gwyn Evans ...... Richard Harrington Nikita Khrushchev ...... Greg Jeloudov Porter/steelworker ...... Jeffry Wickham Readers: Lynda Paterson; Bill Waters; Val Wood; Alexander Velichko; Paul B Davies. Directed by Sara Davies.
,18,Oct,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play A Field of Hay Gillian Clarke's play is a poetic celebration of rural summertime; set against the revelation of a family secret; previously concealed by respectability; religion and embarrassment. The Field ...... Fiona Shaw Dafydd Evans ...... Oliver Ryan Sue ...... Mali Harries Annie Evans ...... Margaret John Postman ...... Morgan Hopkins Directed by Kate McAll.
,19,Oct,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00,Afternoon Play Annapurna By Jod Mitchell. Tension mounts as a young English couple trek their way across a treacherous Himalayan mountain range and realise that a mysterious Nepali is stalking them; getting closer by the day. Tim ...... Ben Crowe Emma ...... Clare Corbett Sher; Krishna ...... Padam Chhetri Director Conor Lennon.
,22,Oct,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Me and My Man Comedy by Bettina Gracias. Odd couple Lal and Paul run their own dry-cleaning shop. The path to true love is littered with obstacles including age difference; guilt; cultural chasms and etymology. Lal ...... Renu Setna Paul ...... Raji James Father Pete ...... Ioan Meredith Taxi Driver ...... Kim Wall Receptionist ...... Tracy Wiles Directed by David Hunter. .
,23,Oct,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play An Interlude of Men By Lesley Bruce. Bren and Hilly have been lifelong friends; so when Hilly breaks her wrist Bren comes to help. They both anticipate the pleasure of long days together comfortably trashing the years they were apart; but their friendship is not that simple. Bren ...... Deborah Findlay Hilly ...... Barbara Flynn Directed by Steven Canny. .
,24,Oct,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Tank Man Julia Stoneham's play tells the remarkable story of Ken Small; a hairdresser from Hull who settled in South Devon and became dedicated to the creation of a permanent memorial to the victims of Exercise Tiger; one of the worst fiascos in the Second World War. Ken Small ...... Shaun Prendergast Devonian woman ...... Stephanie Cole Devonian man ...... Bill Wallis With William Hope; Laurence Bouvard; Mark Meadows; Martin T Sherman; Jacob Gaffney; Steven Beckingham; Peter Brooke. .
,25,Oct,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Cut Me and I Bleed Elvis By Louise Wallinger. Sarah has 48 hours before she has to give up her favourite pastime of collecting voices on tape. A promise to her sister and an agreement with her therapist propel her on a quest around the country to meet other collectors. Sarah ...... Jo McInnes Michael ...... James Fleet Alison ...... Emma Amos Mum ...... Ann Beach Sharon ...... Susan Jameson Singing girls ...... Anna Powell; Rebecca Dadey Directed by Pam Marshall. .
,26,Oct,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Darkness By D J Britton. After a breakdown brought on by a tour of duty in Iraq; surgeon Dan Walsh has taken up a medical research post looking into the effect that isolation and lack of visual stimuli have on the way we think and function. When he learns that he has inherited macular degeneration from his mother; Dan decides that he needs to know what living in the dark is going to be like. Dan ...... Steffan Rhodri Caroline ...... Beth Chalmers Mike ...... Simon Ludders Steve ...... Nathan Sussex Dry Cleaning Asst ...... Dick Bradnum Reporter ...... Claire Cage Directed by Kate McAll. .
,29,Oct,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Ted Hughes Letters Novelist Jane Feaver introduces a selection of previously unheard letters from the late Poet Laureate; written to family; friends; academics; children and fellow writers. Read by Richard Armitage. .
,30,Oct,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Like Listening to Springsteen By Harriet O'Carroll. Caro's last day of carefree happiness was at a Bruce Springsteen concert. But when her waters broke; she little expected it to mean a lifetime caring for a brain-damaged child. Caro ...... Cathy Belton Mimi ...... Sarah Dillon Elise ...... Stella McCusker Steve ...... Miche Doherty Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan. .
,31,Oct,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Hands By Courttia Newland. Anissa Marie struggles to claim her ancestral gift; the power to heal with her hands. Anissa Marie ...... Seroca Davies Milan ...... Michael Obioro Kavita Madhabuti ...... Pooja Ghai Mum ...... Nadine Marshall Dad ...... Neil Reidman Jackie ...... Ayesha Antoine Directed by Shabina Aslam. .
,1,Nov,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Woman from the North By Bernard MacLaverty. Cassie has never sat an exam in her life but now finds herself facing a life-changing assessment and the prospect of residential care. What must she do to pass and return to her own home? Cassie ...... Doreen Keogh Gerard ...... Kieran Lagan Christopher ...... Sean Campion Hairdresser/Doctor ...... Miche Doherty Nurse/Dinner Lady ...... Jo Donnelly Directed by Heather Larmour. .
,2,Nov,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Darkness By D J Britton. After a breakdown brought on by a tour of duty in Iraq; surgeon Dan Walsh has taken up a medical research post looking into the effect that isolation and lack of visual stimuli have on the way we think and function. When he learns that he has inherited macular degeneration from his mother; Dan decides that he needs to know what living in the dark is going to be like. Dan ...... Steffan Rhodri Caroline ...... Beth Chalmers Mike ...... Simon Ludders Steve ...... Nathan Sussex Dry Cleaning Asst ...... Dick Bradnum Reporter ...... Claire Cage Directed by Kate McAll. .
,5,Nov,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Solo behind the Iron Curtain Tracy Spottiswoode's thriller is based on real events in 1968. Actor Robert Vaughn; famous at the time as TV spy Napoleon Solo; is making a movie in Prague with several other Hollywood stars. Filming stops abruptly; however; when Russian tanks roll into Czechoslovakia. Cast and crew find themselves trapped. The Man from UNCLE must find a way to escape; and quickly. Robert Vaughn ...... Himself Pepsi ...... Vesna Stanojevic George Segal ...... Robert Glenister Ben Gazzara ...... John Guerrasio Bradford Dillman ...... Richard Laing David Wolper ...... Garrick Hagon Honzo ...... Robert Luckay Sadovsky ...... Rad Lazar Directed by Kate McAll. Followed by News.
,6,Nov,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Reunion By Chris Thorpe. A man visits a massage parlour for the first time. He chooses a location well away from his own area; where the chances of his being recognised by anyone he knows are very slight. Graham ...... Reece Dinsdale Amy ...... Elianne Byrne
,7,Nov,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Lost Boys of Africa The interwoven stories of Californian builder Billy Scherer and Kenyan street kid Lulu; whose worlds come together through a charity project for slum children in Nairobi. Billy has been brought in as Lulu's music mentor; but it gradually becomes unclear who is mentoring whom. Lemn Sissay narrates this true story about hope; determination and the power of music.
,8,Nov,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Memorials to the Missing Stephen Wyatt's play follows moves during the First World War to establish an Imperial War Graves Commission to record the graves of those killed in action. Fabian Ware ...... Anton Lesser Edwin Lutyens ...... Michael Maloney Macready ...... Keith Drinkel Florence Cecil ...... Theresa Gallagher Alice/nurse ...... Sophie Roberts Soldiers ...... Karl Davies; Alex Wyndham; Ben Crowe Directed by Martin Jenkins.
,9,Nov,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Birdwoman of Bognor Sarah Daniels' play is set on the afternoon of the annual Birdman of Bognor competition held on the pier. Three people find themselves watching or participating; for different reasons. Anne ...... Marcia Warren Kath ...... Emma Fielding Ron ...... Philip Jackson Directed by Gordon House.
,12,Nov,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Blue Room Georges Simenon's classic crime story; dramatised by Ronald Frame. A couple's adulterous meetings in a hotel room lead to a double murder in rural France. Tony Falcone ...... Nick Underwood Andree Despierre ...... Lucy Paterson Judge Diem ...... Richard Greenwood Police Inspector ...... Nick Farr
,13,Nov,2007,Teusday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Messages to a Submariner By Nick Walker. Deep below the ocean; two submariners are desperate to make a timely return home. Jerry wants to see his baby being born and Brian is hoping his marriage can survive. But on dry land; Janine thinks her pregnancy is too quiet and Cath is ignoring the urgent knocking on her front door. Brian ...... Laurence Saunders Jerry ...... Harry Myers Cath ...... Emma Pallant Janine ...... Deborah McAndrew The Investigator ...... Ben Onwukwe Music by Derek Nisbet. Accordion played by Karen Street. Directed by Kate Chapman.
,14,Nov,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Love Contract Dark comedy by Mike Bartlett. Many companies ask staff to declare their office love affairs to guard against break-up fallout. Emma battles to hang on to her dignity in a series of increasingly bizarre interviews with her manager. Emma ...... Claire Rushbrook Manager ...... Ellie Haddington Directed by Claire Grove.
,15,Nov,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Take-Away Series of comedy dramas depicting the history of a fast food shop in Leeds. 1/5. Goodbye Mr Gherkin By Lloyd Peters. The chip shop is currently run by Poles. Ailing Uncle Victor's nephew's wife can't stand him; but she refuses to say why. Victor ...... Stuart Richman Antosz ...... Jonathan Tafler Zita ...... Szilvi Naray Davey Jan ...... Rad Kaim Martha ...... Kay Purcell Alex ...... Dermot Daly Stefan ...... Matt McGuirk Nurse ...... Lisa Moore Directed by Gary Brown.
,16,Nov,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Black Out By Damian Barr and Laura Lockington. Dan and Lucy are about to compete for the same job. They are also in total denial about a recent one-night stand. Then they get stuck in a lift together. Can things get any worse? Dan ...... Julian Rhind-Tutt Lucy ...... Nicola Walker Presenter ...... David Holt Taxi driver 1 ...... Stephen Critchlow Taxi driver 2 ...... Shiv Grewal
,19,Nov,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play By Catherine Shepherd. Eve has come to India following the recent death of her parents. While everyone around her is seeking enlightenment; she is only concerned with obtaining a legal document which will allow probate on her parents' estate to be granted. Vivanti ...... Anna Carteret Eve ...... Madelaine Brolly Piturbaba ...... Jack Shepherd Xavier ...... Ben Lewis Mette ...... Catherine Shepherd Daniel ...... Paddy Anderson Directed by Lu Kemp.
,20,Nov,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play A City Full of Swindlers By Jenny Howarth. Cassandra Austen narrates the shocking story of her aunt's arrest and imprisonment for stealing a piece of lace; a story which reveals Georgian Bath to be a far less decorous place than it appears in her sister Jane's novels.
,21,Nov,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Stardust: A Love Story Narrative drama about particle physics by Welsh poet Gwyneth Lewis; observing a day in the life of a young woman who lives in a flat in Cardiff. As Stella hurtles through her singular day towards the possibility of love; she scarcely dreams that the journey began nearly 14 million years ago. Narrator ...... Dorian Thomas Stella ...... Eirlys Bellin Daniel ...... Aled Pugh Tango teacher ...... Bethan Morgan Directed by Kate McAll.
,22,Nov,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Take-Away Series of comedy dramas depicting the history of a fast food shop in Leeds. 2/5. Patty's Patties By Leah Chillery. Patty comes back from Jamaica in 1988 to find her son Everall has changed his hairstyle and his religion. Patty ...... Yvonne Brewster Jeff ...... Bernard Wrigley Everall ...... Daniel Poyser Pastor Andrews ...... Vincent Davies Dahveed ...... Trevor Dwyer-Lynch Aiyesha ...... Danielle Henry Koffi ...... Marcus Hercules Directed by Peter Leslie Wild.
,23,Nov,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Umbrella By Lavinia Greenlaw. Will and Iris are a busy professional couple; married for ten years and still in love. Or so they think until; in the middle of the wettest summer they can remember; the Perfect Stranger comes into their lives. The Stranger ...... Adjoa Andoh Iris ...... Lynne Seymour Will ...... Steffan Rhodri Patient ...... Richard Elfyn Iris's Assistants ...... Eiry Thomas/Caitlin Richards
,26,Nov,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Horst Buchholz and Other Stories By Matthew Wilkie. George is desperate for his team to win the pub quiz. He has bet a large sum of money; which he doesn't have; that they will do so. But the rest of the team have more pressing problems. George ...... Sean Baker Tim ...... Carl Prekopp Jules ...... Samantha Spiro Rich ...... Nicholas Boulton Quizmaster ...... Philip Jackson .
,27,Nov,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play University of Lies By Peter Kesterton. Emma is a well-off university student rather bored by her studies. She meets Andy; who works in a bar but has an exciting and dangerous past in the army in Iraq. When he suggests things are not as they seem; Emma is frightened but intrigued. Emma ...... Jasmine Hyde Andy ...... Carl Prekopp Dr Wood ...... Jilly Bond With Charlotte Ellis and Tom Sherman. Directed by Tim Dee. .
,28,Nov,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Sensitive Alastair Jessiman's second play about a psychic who uses his gifts to help police investigations. Thomas Soutar discovers some unsettling connections between his own uncle's past and the murder of a young boy. Thomas ...... Robin Laing Mrs Soutar ...... Sheila Donald Uncle Rory ...... Michael Mackenzie Murdo Lawson ...... Alec Heggie Dr Caldwell ...... John Shedden Mark Bukowski ...... Finlay Welsh Inspector Crawford ...... Simon Tait Thomas as a boy ...... William Barlow Directed by David Jackson Young. .
,29,Nov,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Take-Away Series of comedy dramas depicting the history of a fast food shop in Leeds. 3/5. If You Can't Stand the Heat By Tajinder Singh Hayer. It is 1979 and Harpal can't wait to pack his parents off on holiday. Surjit ...... Kulvinder Ghir Maninder ...... Shobna Gulati Harpal ...... Sacha Dhawan Des ...... Reece Noi Monique ...... Rhea Bailey Paul ...... Parvez Qadir Directed by Gary Brown. .
,30,Nov,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Tyger Hunt Lavinia Murray's play imagines a surreal day in the life of the young William Blake. With a runaway tiger on the loose; William is out with his sketch pad to capture the magic of a truly enchanting and extraordinary afternoon. William ...... Barney Clark Mrs Blake/Mary Capper/Smock race runner ...... Pippa Haywood Mr Blake/Broadsheet yeller/Innkeeper ...... David Fleeshman Tol Tiddle Doll/Matchsyick seller ....... Jonathan Keeble Ann Capper/Corncutter ...... Kathryn Hunt Dog/Drunk/Bellows mender ...... Seamus O'Neill Music consultant: Philip Tagney. Directed by Pauline Harris. .
,3,Dec,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Kepler's Mum's a Witch By Stephen Sharkey. 17th-century German astronomer Johannes Kepler is appalled when his loud and annoying mother is accused of witchcraft. He has to defend her while trying not to get so wound up that he kills her himself. Johannes Kepler ...... Simon Treves Kepler's Mum ...... Ann Beach Heinrich Kepler ...... Ben Crowe Christoph Kepler ...... John Dougall Hitzler ...... Ben Onwukwe Ursula Reinbold ...... Susan Jameson Haller ...... Rachel Atkins Vice Chancellor ...... Peter Marinker .
,4,Dec,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Boniface and Me By Gillian Plowman. A recently widowed woman begins to write to an African child. The correspondence soon extends to his whole family and the teacher at his makeshift school. Despite the fact that they request her financial help; she finds more love and support from their friendship than she does from her own materialistic children. Nell Porter ...... Harriet Walter Boniface Katambo ...... Jude Akuwudike Enock ...... Tonderai Munyevu Tawanda ...... Denver Isaac Wilson ...... Denton Chikura Portia ...... Dinae Findlay Pertunia ...... Gracy Goldman Directed by Annie Castledine. .
,5,Dec,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play My Blue Wedding Written and directed by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. Graham Slater thinks he may be having a nervous breakdown; possibly because his imaginary friend is insisting that Graham helps him choose a wife. Graham ...... Michael Maloney Griselda ...... Emma Amos Dottie ...... Phyllida Law Laz ...... Toby Longworth Indigo ...... Philip Philmar Lavender ...... Helen Baker Pearl ...... Polly Frame .
,6,Dec,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Take-Away Series of comedy dramas depicting the history of a fast food shop in Leeds. 4/5. Ciao Chapeltown By Sharon Oakes. It is 1953 and Vito is expecting his mother from Italy for the coronation celebrations. So why is he dreading her visit? Eileen ...... Sue Kelly Gianni ...... Joseph Alessi Caterina ...... Flaminia Cinque George ...... Russell Dixon Vito ...... Andonis James Anthony Fred ...... Seamus O'Neill Directed by Gary Brown. .
,7,Dec,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Eight Frames a Second Gary Bleasdale's play focuses on a pivotal week in the life of William Friese-Greene; a pioneer in the field of motion pictures who is believed by some to be the inventor of cinematography. With Nick Sidi; Juliet Aubrey; Mark Straker; Olivier Breuils.
,10,Dec,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Chameleon Comedy thriller by Vicky Meer. Mo is being relocated under a witness protection scheme; his previous identity totally eradicated. How will a Porsche-driving London drug dealer adapt to life as a vegetarian postman living in a former council semi in Gretna? Mo ...... Navin Chowdhry Vadim Andreyev ...... Serge Soric Charles ...... James Quinn Shahanah ...... Thushani Weerasekera Donna Marie ...... Hilary MacLean Jimmy ...... Glenn Cunningham Svetlana/MrsC ...... Christine Brennan Directed by Sue Roberts.
,11,Dec,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play To Be a Pilgrim By Rachel Joyce. Maureen believes Harold hasn't got up out of the chair since he retired six months ago. But one day he opens a letter and everything changes. Harold ...... Anton Rodgers Maureen ...... Anna Massey Queenie ...... Niamh Cusack
,12,Dec,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The McKinnon Extradition John Fletcher's play tells the true story of Gary McKinnon; a British citizen who is fighting extradition to the US on suspicion of hacking into government computers. Directed by Pete Atkin.
,13,Dec,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Take-Away Series of comedy dramas depicting the history of a fast food shop in Leeds. 5/5. Bitter Batter By Gary Brown. In 1936; the business is run by a Jewish family. Melvyn's batter is limp and lifeless until a stranger arrives with a new recipe. Narrator ...... Stephen Greif Melvyn ...... David Fleeshman Malcolm ...... Jeff Hordley Jean ...... Olwyn May Bobby ...... Vanessa Rosenthal Rachel ...... Julia Rayner Harvey ...... Richard Jackson Rabbi ...... Lloyd Peters Directed by Peter Leslie Wild.
,14,Dec,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play The Doppler Effect By Sheila Goff. Six characters; each having their own concerns as Christmas approaches; are linked by their reactions to an unexpected urban incident which threatens to expose their particular secret. With Laura Molyneux; Alex Lanipekun; Joannah Tincey; Sam Pamphilon; Anna Bengo; Lloyd Thomas. Directed by David Hunter. Followed by News
,17,Dec,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Witness: Five Plays from the Gospel of Luke Series by Nick Warburton imagining the story of Jesus through the eyes of those who witnessed it. 1/5. The Lake The Lake means everything to Peter and Andrew. How could they leave it behind? Jesus ...... Tom Goodman-Hill Peter ...... Peter Firth Andrew ...... Paul Copley Baptist ...... Stephen Greif Elder ...... Sam Dale Possessed man ...... John Lloyd Fillingham John ...... Simon Treves Woman ...... Laura Molyneux Tempter ...... Peter Marinker Directed by Jonquil Panting.
,18,Dec,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Witness: Five Plays from the Gospel of Luke Series by Nick Warburton imagining the story of Jesus through the eyes of those who witnessed it. 2/5. Outsiders Jesus's revolutionary teaching is gathering more and more followers. But the more he embraces the outcasts; the more he challenges the authorities. Jesus ...... Tom Goodman-Hill Peter ...... Peter Firth Andrew ...... Paul Copley Judas ...... Paul Hilton Woman ...... Maxine Peake Magdalene ...... Lorraine Ashbourne Joanna ...... Rachel Atkins Simon ...... Peter Marinker Friend of the sick man ...... Ben Crowe Child ...... Poppy Friar Directed by Jonquil Panting.
,19,Dec,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Witness: Five Plays from the Gospel of Luke Series by Nick Warburton imagining the story of Jesus through the eyes of those who witnessed it. 3/5. Jerusalem The Galileans make the long journey south to the heart of their nation. But their triumphant arrival is fraught with danger and betrayal. Jesus ...... Tom Goodman-Hill Peter ...... Peter Firth Judas ...... Paul Hilton Caiaphas ...... Robin Soans Rich man ...... Simon Treves Pharisee ...... Alex Lanipekun Martha ...... Joannah Tincey Zacchaeus ...... Sam Dale Tempter ...... Peter Marinker Woman ...... Anna Bengo Lawyer ...... Sam Pamphilon Child ...... Skye Bennett Directed by Jonquil Panting.
,20,Dec,2007,Thursday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Witness: Five Plays from the Gospel of Luke Series by Nick Warburton imagining the story of Jesus through the eyes of those who witnessed it. 4/5. Tested The arrest of Jesus will test the faith; heart and courage of everyone who plays a part in what will follow. Jesus ...... Tom Goodman-Hill Peter ...... Peter Firth Judas ...... Paul Hilton Caiaphas ...... Robin Soans Pilate ...... Colin Stinton Mary ...... Penelope Wilton Baker ...... Ben Crowe Centurion ...... Peter Marinker Girl ...... Anna Bengo Guard ...... Lloyd Thomas Directed by Jonquil Panting.
,21,Dec,2007,Friday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Witness: Five Plays from the Gospel of Luke Series by Nick Warburton imagining the story of Jesus through the eyes of those who witnessed it. 5/5. Beginnings While the disciples are paralysed by Jesus's death; Mary ponders the mystery of his birth. Jesus ...... Tom Goodman-Hill Peter ...... Peter Firth Mary ...... Penelope Wilton Magdalene ...... Lorraine Ashbourne Angel ...... Julian Bleach Simeon ...... David De Keyser Joanna ...... Rachel Atkins Joseph of Arimathea ...... Ben Onwukwe Young Mary ...... Laura Molyneux Cleopas ...... Sam Pamphilon Directed by Jonquil Panting.
,24,Dec,2007,Monday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play Aesop's Fables Michael Morpurgo's imaginative and humorous retelling of a clutch of Aesop's best-known stories; adapted from a stage production. With Chris Bianchi; Tom Wainwright; Benji Bower. Music composed and played by Benji Bower. Directed by Susan Roberts.
,25,Dec,2007,Tuesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Pick of the Year Lenny Henry chooses his favourite moments from the best of BBC Radio 2007. [Rptd Sun 6.15pm]
,26,Dec,2007,Wednesday,Radio 4,14:15:00, Afternoon Play A Night in the Ukraine Special adaptation of th