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Sunk

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Best known as an actor, Nicholas Gleaves' debut radio play Sunk stars the legendary snooker player John Virgo as himself.

Sunk is the story of young man, Willets, who has struggled to find the right path in life.

Haunted by his past and having spent his life feeling invisible and inconsequential, Willets is determined to make a change by pursuing his dream of becoming a champion snooker player. Can John Virgo help him realise his dream.

Directed by Celia de Wolff
A Pier production for BBC Radio 4. Show less

Contributors

Himself:
John Virgo
The Captain:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Mumbling Alan:
Nicholas Boulton
Security Guard:
Tom Bevan
Burley Nigel:
Tom Bevan
Worried Mum's Kid:
Luca Dixon
Willets (aged 8):
Luca Dixon
Worried Mum:
Rachel Gleaves
Little Girl:
Isobel Thomas

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