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Afternoon Play: Dead-Heading the Roses

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

A new drama, specially written by Juliet Ace to celebrate Jill Balcon's 60th year performing in radio drama. Balcon is joined by her son Daniel Day-Lewis.

Ariadne, a naval officer's wife, has become the benign queen of death, arranging tasteful memorial services - which will include her husband's. But before his departure he has plotted a final fling.

(From the BBC Home Service to Radio 4: page 127)

Contributors

Writer:
Juliet Ace
Music:
Michael Haslam
Producer/Director:
Ned Chaillet
Ariadne:
Jill Balcon
Felix:
Daniel Day-Lewis
Phyliss:
Cheryl Campbell
George:
Graham Crowden
Ephraim:
William Hootkins
Source: Radio Times

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