Frankie Takes a Trip

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Martyn Hesford

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In 1962, comedian Frankie Howerd tries a controversial treatment for his depression: LSD.

4 Extra Debut. In 1962, comedian Frankie Howerd tries a controversial, yet legal treatment for his depression - LSD. Starring David Benson.

During his long showbiz career, Frankie Howerd had quite a few ups and downs. 

It was during one of these 'down' periods, in 1962, that Frankie decided to take a trip. Not to Clacton - but to the other side of his consciousness as he tried to deal with his depression through the controversial, though legal, use of LSD.

Comedy drama by Martyn Hesford.

Frankie    ......    David Benson
Dennis    ......    Tim Downie
Mother    ......    Emily Pithon
HM the Queen	    ......    Emily Pithon
Father    ......    Conrad Nelson
Producer    ......    Conrad Nelson
Rada Examiner    ......    Hugh Simon
Doctor    ......    Hugh Simon
Agent    ......    Roger Morlidge
Soldier    ......    Roger Morlidge
Young Frankie    ......    Sam Hattersley

Director: Gary Brown

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2015.

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