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Drama on 4: The Len Continuum

The Len Continuum

18/06/2015

BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, The Len Continuum

Surreal soundscapes and humour as failing actor Len happens on a chance to prove himself.

Acclaimed British film-maker Peter Strickland's first radio drama. Failing actor Len happens on a chance to prove himself. Surreal soundscapes and black humour, starring Toby Jones.

The debut for radio by the critically acclaimed British filmmaker Peter Strickland, writer and director of films Berberian Sound Studio and The Duke of Burgundy.

Sometime in the early eighties, struggling actor Len is increasingly overshadowed by his wife Alice's successful career in local radio. As his bitterness grows, he comes by a chance to finally prove himself.

Surreal soundscapes and black humour with Toby Jones and Belinda Stewart-Wilson.

Sound engineer: Eloise Whitmore
Written and Directed by Peter Strickland

Produced by Russell Finch and Polly Thomas
A Somethin' Else production for Radio 4.

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