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Drama on 4: Atching Tan

Atching Tan

23/11/2010

BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, Atching Tan

By Dan Allum. Ambition and culture clash in the traveller community.

By Dan Allum. Young traveller Lovvie has a decision to make: Does she marry her childhood sweetheart and live a traditional traveller life, or defy her family to pursue her dreams?

Atching Tan by Dan Allum

Lovvie Arkley is torn. Does she marry childhood sweetheart Nelius and live a traditional, yet isolated Traveller life? Or does she renounce her culture to pursue a career in the outside 'Gorgia' world? Drama teacher John threatens to tip the balance. Recorded on location on a Traveller site, with all Traveller parts cast from the Traveller community.

Music by Howard Jacques

Written by Dan Allum
Producer: Charlotte Riches
Director: Fiona Kelcher.

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