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An Alternative to Suicide

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

by STEVE GALLAGHER with Michael Jayston and Catherine Kessler
In the strange world of the 22nd century. Maverick Lesterman is a highly developed computerised human meat machine' employed by a multi-national company. When he is involved in an unpleasant accident on board a spaceship, he is returned to earth to be ' comforted ' by Esther Anderson , a 17-year-old clone. However, the dispassionate world of the company is suddenly shattered when Maverick, relieved from the pressure of drugs and hypnosis, rediscovers areas of his submerged personality with frightening consequences.
Directed by MARTIN JENKINS

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Gallagher
Unknown:
Michael Jayston
Unknown:
Catherine Kessler
Unknown:
Esther Anderson
Directed By:
Martin Jenkins
Lydecker:
Paul Maxwell
Spacerwatch I/Marshall:
Brian Baines
Goldeneye/Handyman:
John Bull
Lesterman:
Michael Jayston
Esther:
Catherine Kessler
Driver/Admin Officer:
Michael Drew
First company agent:
Adrian Egan
Second company agent/Radio DJ/Vehdor:
Murray Kash
Spacerwatch 2:
Carole Boyd
Capt Delisle:
Margaret Robertson
Chesman:
Peter Marinker
Wingman Anlaby:
Nigel Lambert
Dr Preger:
Danny Schiller
Dr Foresight:
Roger Hammond
Director:
Patrick Barr
Computer:
Graham Faulkner
PickfOrd:
Henry Knowles
Source: Radio Times

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