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Jonathan Forbes

Susie Riddell

Elaine Claxton

James Robinson

Luke Wright

Zena Edwards

Verse Illustrated: Episode 2: The Ballad of Chris and Anne's Fish Bar; The Deadline

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Episode 2: The Ballad of Chris and Anne's Fish Bar; The Deadline

The Ballad of Chris and Anne's Fish Bar; The Deadline

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Two original story poems from spoken word artists Luke Wright and Zena Edwards.

In the second in a series of illustrated story poems, spoken word artists Luke Wright and Zena Edwards take us into two very different worlds.

In the second of the series of illustrated poems, spoken word artists Luke Wright and Zena Edwards tell two very different stories.

'The Ballad of Chris and Anne's Fish Bar' written and performed by Luke Wright
A tragic love story set in a chip shop: "He'd banter with the customers, as she dipped cod in batter, and though their profits were quite slim, it didn't really matter."

'The Deadline' written and performed by Zena Edwards
A deadline induced journey through an idyllic dream: "The seas shushes its way up and down the shore, pushing and pulling its liquid love along the lip of the yellow-white sands."

Actors ..... Jonathan Forbes, Susie Riddell and Elaine Claxton

Directed by James Robinson.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Short story poems, illustrated with sound and music

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