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Afternoon Play: A Small Good Thing

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The late Raymond Carver has been hailed as America's Chekhov; his short stories are stunning in their simplicity. Mark Wheatley 's dramatisation of this story sees Ann and Howard preparing to celebrate their son Scotty's eighth birthday. A party is planned, a cake ordered from the local bakery.
Tragedy arrives when Scotty is knocked down in the street and they suddenly find their lives revolving around a hospital bed.
Director Annie Castledine. Producer Marilyn Imrie

Contributors

Unknown:
Raymond Carver
Unknown:
Mark Wheatley
Director:
Annie Castledine.
Producer:
Marilyn Imrie
Ann:
Elizabeth McGovern
Howard:
Hugh Quarshie
Baker:
Colin Stirrton
Dr Francis:
Ray Shell
Nurse:
Serretta Wilson
Dr Parsons:
Stuart Milligan
Scotty:
Josh Goergen
Rob:
Cole Spencer
Source: Radio Times

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