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David Pownall - Nyama
An entrepreneur moves a pickled whale from the Cape of Good Hope round Southern Africa to make a fortune. Stars Vincent Ebrahim.
David Pownall's cautionary tale about a money-crazed entrepreneur who transports a pickled whale from the Cape of Good Hope round Southern Africa and makes a fortune.
Other parts played by Alison Pettitt, John Biggins, David Seddon, Michael Shelford and Keeley Beresford
Music composed and performed by Russell Taylor and Steve Cooke.
Directed by Peter Kavanagh.
Last on
Mon 3 Apr 201721:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Peter Kavanagh |
| Hudson | Vincent Ebrahim |
| Silas | Jude Akuwudike |
| Arlene | Joanna Monro |
| Bush Hermit | Joseph Marcell |
| Doctor Cass | Bruce Alexander |
| De Soto | Nigel Hastings |
| Cult Leader | Rufus Wright |
| Woman | Pamela Nomvete |
| Ensemble | Alison Pettit |
| Ensemble | John Biggins |
| Ensemble | David Seddon |
| Ensemble | Michael Shelford |
| Ensemble | Keely Beresford |
| Writer | David Pownall |
| Composer | Russell Taylor |
| Composer | Steve Cooke |
Broadcasts
- Fri 23 Apr 201014:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 27 Jan 201214:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 17 May 201311:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 17 May 201321:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 18 May 201304:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 7 Nov 201411:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 7 Nov 201421:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 8 Nov 201404:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 3 Apr 201711:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 3 Apr 201721:15BBC Radio 4 Extra