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Playhouse

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Are Friends Electric
Lesley Davies's play, based on a real-life case, traces the last few weeks in the life of Ben Thurling, a 15-year-old boy bravely fighting to survive against the hereditary genetic disease, cystic fibrosis.
Director Cherry Cookson

Contributors

Director:
Cherry Cookson
Ben:
Richard Pearce
Ann:
Jennie Linden
David:
John Rowe
Gene:
Peter Whitman
Barry:
Mark Straker
Rick:
David Learner
Janice:
Joanna Myers
Chas:
Owen Booth
Alex:
Siriol Jenkins
Consultant:
Peter Penryjones
Family Doctor:
Jonathan Adams
Claire:
Melanie Hudson
Pokceman:
John Webb
Cal:
Emlyn Booth
Dr Chater:
John Church
Nurse:
Theresa Streatfeild
Source: Radio Times

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