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Afternoon Play: The Bridge at Cookham

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By Sheila Goff.

Three couples of three different generations joust in three simultaneous plays all set in the vicinity of the bridge over the Thames at Cookham. Written specially for the six actors who won the 2000 Carleton Hobbs BBC Radio Drama Bursary to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Radio Drama Repertory Company.

Ice Cream
A 40-year-old couple come to terms with the fact that their second child has left home.

Swans
A 22-year-old couple reach a clear turning point in their relationship down on the riverbank.

Sunburn
A 15-year-old couple are messing around on the bridge, their futures before them.

Contributors

Writer:
Sheila Goff
Director:
David Hunter
Christine (Ice Cream):
Helen Ayres
Nicholas (Ice Cream):
Thomas Arnold
Chris (Swans):
Jasmine Hyde
Nick (Swans):
Kenny Blyth
Teen (Sunburn):
Claire Corbett
Nicky (Sunburn):
Alex Trinder
Source: Radio Times

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