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Afternoon Play: The Piano Player

on BBC Radio 4 FM

A first play for radio by the novelist William Bedford.

Set in the 1950s, a pianist's marathon performance in a seaside town provides the evocative soundtrack for a tale of young love and first heartache.

Contributors

Writer:
William Bedford.
Piano played by:
Mia Soteriou
Director:
Ned Chaillet
Daniel:
Karl Johnson
Young Daniel:
Christopher Kelham
Alison:
Kate Dudley
Mr Universe:
Philip Jackson
Father:
Paul Downing
Red Tuxedo:
Stephen Critchlow
Mother:
Carolyn Backhouse
Dr Topliss:
Martin Hyder

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