Frankie Takes a Trip
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 ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in March 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Producer | Gary Brown |
| Writer | Martyn Hesford |
Broadcasts
Fri 27 Mar 2015 14:15±«Óãtv Radio 4- Fri 5 May 2017 14:15±«Óãtv Radio 4 FM
- Tue 4 Feb 2020 11:15±«Óãtv Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 4 Feb 2020 21:15±«Óãtv Radio 4 Extra
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