Autumn Leaves
4 Extra Debut. Robbie used to be a professional jazz pianist. Now he is a much-abused and miserable music teacher. Stars Gerry Mulgrew. From November 2008.
4 Extra Debut. A series of four comic dramas following the fortunes of a jazz quartet in the remote west Highlands of Scotland by Donna Franceschild.
Robbie used to be a professional jazz pianist, now he's a much-abused and miserable music teacher. On the edge of despair, and just about to sit down to a microwave meal for one, he hears a strange noise. It's a sheep farmer playing double bass in his bathroom.
A moving comedy about a musician who, having lost everything, accidentally gains a jazz quartet.
Pianist: Eoin Millar
Original music composed by Eoin Millar.
Director: Kirsty Williams.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Robbie | Gerry Mulgrew |
| Stuart | Callum Cuthbertson |
| Iain | Stephen McCole |
| Delilah | Katy Murphy |
| Director | Kirsty Williams |
| Writer | Donna Franceschild |
Broadcasts
Thu 13 Nov 200814:15BBC Radio 4- Wed 2 Feb 201114:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 2 Apr 201314:15BBC Radio 4
- Mon 26 Mar 201811:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 26 Mar 201821:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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