Sandra Shippy
Sandra Shippy (now Sandra Johnson) is an experienced author who has been writing since the early seventies . She has written short stories, novels, and radio and tv scripts in the intervals of bringing up a family; now they have flown the nest she is writing again. Sandi has lived in South Africa, England, America, France and is now settled in Spain.
Much of her work remains unpublished, but some extracts and shorter items will be made available on this page. Note that they are copyright; please send any inquiries to Sandi via the site.
BBC RADIO PLAY:
LEMON TEA....1974
Producer John Theocharis. Reh/Rec Sat 29 Jun 74 & Sun 30 Jun 74, studio 6a, 1000-1800hrs. Edit, Tues 2 Jul, H54. Broadcast Wed 21 Aug 2015-2100 R4; rpt Thurs 22 Aug 1505-1550.
Cast:
Rosie - Betty Hardy
Paul - Len Jones
Johnson - Timothy Bateson
Miss Sweetman - Carole Boyd
Frank - Peter Pacey
Reggie - David Sinclair
Det. Inspector Childs - Stephen Thorne
Sgt. Pennyman - Sean Arnold
Barman - Kerry Francis
SMs - Len Leighton, Allyson Reid
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The recording of the play is recounted in
A day at Portland Place - Sandra Shippy
WRITING BY SANDRA SHIPPY
FACTUAL
Why I Write........
A Memory from Childhood - Africa........
Time........
SHORT STORIES
The Bargain........
Julius Craister........
In the Wilderness........
Afternoon Tea........
Career Move........
Leaving Helen........
The Princess........
Dead Day........
Adventures in the Web........
LONGER STORIES
Not Quite Tijuana........
compiled by Nigel Deacon; reproduced by permission/ Diversity website
