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New Creatives Dramas

Series 5

Safari & Asystole Belgravia

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Fresh storytelling from first time writers and producers as part of BBC Introducing Arts supported by BBC Arts and Arts Council England.

Writer, broadcaster and musician Paul Dodgson presents two thought provoking short dramas from the next generation of dramatists.

Safari by Ryan Walker-Edwards. A tale about a young black British Brummie from the suburbs, who goes with his mum to pick up food Sunday’s dinner. What should be a straightforward journey to the city centre leads to a crisis of class, race and identity.

Starring Ryan Walker Edwards, Doña Croll, Lawrence Walker and Adaya Henry. Script mentoring by Rachel Lambert, original music by Bailey Ibbs and Sound design by Martyn Harries. Producers Anna Campbell and Paul Dodgson. A Rural Media production.

Asystole Belgravia written and directed by Angus Harrison. Memories resurface and regrets pile up on the glistening roads of London after-dark. Based on interviews with real life first responders, an off-duty medical worker considers work and life.

Starring Michael Balogun. Music and sound design by Emma Barnaby. Executive producer Martha Pazienti Caidan. An NTS production for ICA.

New Creatives Dramas is presented and produced by Paul Dodgson for BBC Radio 4 Extra Show less

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