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Afternoon Play: Double Acts

on BBC Radio 4 FM

A week of original collaborative plays by writers new to radio. The writing teams were brought together by BBC Radio Drama, BBC Regions and Radio 4 to give a platform to fresh voices and to ecourage innovative ways of writing for radio.
1: That's Not a Name I Know by Alice Barry and Claire Bennett. Twenty-six years ago successful Birmingham businesswoman Maggie Harvest gave up her child for adoption. Now, at a critical point in her career, a series of letters forces her to reassess her attitude to life. Meanwhile, in Cork, Mairead prepares for marriage - but there is one last iournev she has to make before the big day.
Directors Roland Jaquarello and Peter Leslie Wild

Contributors

Unknown:
Alice Barry
Unknown:
Claire Bennett.
Directors:
Roland Jaquarello
Directors:
Peter Leslie Wild
Mairead:
Eileen Walsh
Maggie:
Julie Meers
Donal:
Jd Kelleher
Nora:
Noelle Brown
Graham:
Kim Durham
Margaret:
Tina Gray
Erica:
Alison Belbin

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