A celebration of the 30th anniversary of the National Youth Theatre, in which its founder and director Michael Croft recalls the early days of the company. With the aid of recordings made at the time, he reflects on the youthful performances of some past members including JOHN STRIDE . HYWEL BENNETT. SIMON WARD.
HELEN MIRREN ,DIANA QUICK and MARTIN JARVIS. Producer ANNE HINDS BBC Birmingham
(Revised broadcast next Saturday)
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8.20 Good Lads at Heart by PETER TERSON
Performed by present members of the National Youth Theatre and featuring the special guest appearance of Michael Croft as the Governor of Summerdown Youth Custodial Centre
A group of offenders attends a session with two inexperienced drama teachers. For some it is just an amusing way to pass a Saturday morning, but the class turns out to have unexpected and dramatic results.
Directed by PHILIP MARTIN BBC Birmingham. Stereo
(Re-broadcast next Saturday)