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Matthew Dunster - Depth of Field

Michael is an 18-year-old with Asperger syndrome. His ordered life is challenged by unexpected events. Stars Lee Ingleby. From July 2001.

18-year-old Michael is obsessed with crisps and heavy metal group Nirvana. He also has a mild form of autism known as Asperger syndrome.

Matthew Dunster's drama explores how Michael copes with unexpected events in his life, like his best friend Jilly's pregnancy - and family deceit.

Stars Lee Ingleby as Michael, Elizabeth Spriggs as Grandma, Marsha Thomason as Jilly, Nicky Evans as Stuart, Barbara Marten as Irene, Russell Dixon as David and Robert Pickavance as Jack.

With our thanks to the National Autistic Society.

Directed at BBC Manchester by Pauline Harris.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.

45 minutes

Last on

Tue 27 Feb 201821:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Fri 23 Aug 201311:15
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  • Fri 23 Aug 201321:15
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  • Sat 24 Aug 201304:15
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  • Thu 18 Feb 201611:15
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  • Thu 18 Feb 201621:15
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  • Tue 27 Feb 201811:15
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  • Tue 27 Feb 201821:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra