South Downs
By David Hare. Drama set in the '60s in Lancing College, Sussex. A pin-sharp pupil is cut off from his fellow boys by virtue of his own intellect, background and questioning spirit.
The much acclaimed Chichester Festival production of David Hare's play is brought to radio. Set in the 60s in Lancing College, Sussex, where the author went to school.
A pin sharp young pupil ( an astonishing professional debut from Alex Lawther) is cut off from his fellow boys by virtue of his own intellect, background and questioning spirit.
The school, with its unyielding and rigid outlook on life, leaves the boy isolated and confused. In an unlikely meeting with the free-spirited mother of another pupil (Anna Chancellor) her generosity and sound advice offers the boy a world of kindness and possibility.
The original music was composed by Paul Englishby and the original theatre sound was designed by Ian Dickinson.
The Chichester Festival production of South Downs was first performed at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester.
Directed by Jeremy Herrin
A Catherine Bailey Production for ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Rev Eric Dewley | Nicholas Farrell |
| John Blakemore | Alex Lawther |
| Jeremy Duffield | Jonathan Bailey |
| Basil Spear | Andrew Woodall |
| Colin Jenkins | Bradley Hall |
| Tommy Gunter | Jack Elliott |
| Roger Sprule | Liam Morton |
| Belinda Duffield | Anna Chancellor |
| The voice of Sheila Blakemore | Stella Gonet |
| Writer | David Hare |
| Director | Jeremy Herrin |
| Producer | Catherine Bailey |
Broadcasts
- Sat 1 Sep 2012 14:30±«Óãtv Radio 4 FM
- Fri 16 Aug 2013 21:00±«Óãtv Radio 4
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