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Saturday-Night Theatre: A Darkening of the Moon

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

by James Follett
On a Scout outing in the mid-50s author James Follett was pushed into a gorse bush. His eyes were scratched and infected, and from the age of 14 until a successful operation four years later, he was blind.
Although the characters are fictional, the play is based upon his experiences.
BBC Bristol
(Stereo)
(Re-broadcast on Monday at 3.0pm)

Contributors

Writer:
James Follett
Director:
Shaun MacLoughlin
Young Stephen:
Graham Blockey
Adult Stephen:
Blain Fairman
Donna:
Bonnie Hurren
Penny:
Jenny Funnell
Mike:
Shaun Prendergast
Dr Kaplan:
William Eedle
Mother:
June Barrie
Father:
George Parsons
Carol:
Tessa Worsley
Mrs Keith:
Melinda Walker
Mary:
Sarah Benfield
Nurse:
Natasha Pyne
Dr Scranton:
Paul Nicholson
Shrimpton:
David Learner
Source: Radio Times

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