Stardust by Ray Connolly

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Drama on 4: Stardust by Ray Connolly

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Story charting the rise and fall of pop musician Jim Maclaine. Based on the 1974 film.

The rise and fall of an aspiring pop star who seeks a friend’s help. Follow-up to “That’ll Be The Day” starring Greg Wood.

Show me a boy who never wanted to be a rock star and I'll show you a liar. 

Following on from the events of 'That'll be the Day', it's the early 1960s sand Jim MacLaine is now an aspiring pop musician. 

He seeks out his old mate Mike, because every pop star needs a road manager.

Written by Ray Connolly, based on the 1974 film of the same name.

Mike .... Greg Wood
Jim .... Jack Gordon
Stevie / Barnacle Tim .... Chris Hannon
Sally / Mrs Porter-Lee .... Fiona Clarke
Danielle / Air Stewardess .... Verity Henry
Porter Lee / Johnny .... Stephen Marzella
JD / Colin Day .... Jason Done

Director: Gary Brown.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2017.

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