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The Friday Play: Swimming Lessons

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

A moving play about a young woman's troubled relationship with her family, written by Tina Pepler , based on a poem sequence by Sally Festing.
Grace is locked into a long-term battle with her loving but angry family over her anorexia. When she meets Alastair she begins to learn how to confront her fear and start to love life.
Producer/Director Sara Davies

Contributors

Written By:
Tina Pepler
Unknown:
Sally Festing.
Director:
Sara Davies
Grace:
Clare Corbett
Alastair:
Stuart McLouqhin
Mary:
Jenny Coverack
Rachel:
Emily Bowker
Jim:
Michael Elwyn
Source: Radio Times

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