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Coming Alive

Comedy: Sitcoms

An ex-convict takes on the challenge of running a community centre. Stars Karl Howman.

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Coming Alive: Series 1: Hostage To Fortune

Hostage To Fortune

Series 1

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Coming Alive, Series 1, Hostage To Fortune

Ex convict Terry is in danger from a community centre visitor.  Stars Karl Howman.

A troubled community centre visitor puts ex-convict Terry in danger. Stars Karl Howman and Phyllis Logan. From February 1999.

Terry loses confidence and Sandra knows that he needs her, as they both face danger and confront someone else's unhappiness...  

Starring Karl Howman and Phylis Logan.

Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre.

Terry King ...... Karl Howman
Sandra Gaines ...... Phyllis Logan
Steve ...... Ben Crowe
Ed Bayliss ...... Harry Myers
Police Officer ...... Giles Fagan
Mr Preston ...... David Holt
Superintendent Ann Robinson ...... Rachel Atkins

Producer: Marilyn Imrie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1999

Coming Alive: Series 1

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A newly released convict takes on the challenge of running a community centre

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