Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall needs its Firefall, and superstar OK Bailey could be perfect. Or he could be another dime a dozen movie star. Show more
The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks
7. The Death of Caesar
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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The first shooting day for Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall has arrived. An incandescent Wren Lane lights up the set. As for the rest, well that's all OKB. Show more
Trev-Vor, aka Robby Andersen, walks with a cane. His niece and nephew tell him about a familiar sounding film, being made in the familiar town. Show more
WWII veteran Bobby, Uncle Bob, visits his sister Lulu, meets his nephew Robby and unwittingly begins a major motion picture masterpiece. Show more
With OKB literally out of the picture, Bill Johnson needs to find his new Firefall. Ike Clipper doesn't know how to feel and nor does his wife, Thea. Show more
Ike, aka Irving, is obsessed with his hiking and maybe his co-star. His wife, Thea, arrives with their daughter Ruby and finds her own starring role. Show more
Robby is now comic book artist Trev-Vor, in 70s San Francisco. A flash from his past prompts a new story. Thirty years later, director Bill Johnson is searching for inspiration. Show more
Al Mac-Teer is excellent at at her job on a hotel front desk. An off-the-cuff comment about frozen yogurt from a guest, one Bill Johnson, changes her life completely. Show more
The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks
4. Ynez Gonzalez-Cruz
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
Preparation is underway for Bill Johnson's new film, Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall, and Al Mac-Teer finds a valuable new crew member from an unexpected place. Show more
Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall needs its hero, Eve Knight. The perfect person literally comes down from the clouds. Show more