The Big Broadcast
Neil Brand's fast-talking musical set in a 1932 Chicago radio studio stars Josie Lawrence and Nigel Harman as an acrimonious songwriting couple who need a new song to save the day.
The Big Broadcast
Words and music by Neil Brand
It's 1932, and the Chicago Beefsteak's Hour of Charm is the most successful programme on Midwest US radio. Tonight's live broadcast stars famous husband and wife team of composer/lyricists Grant Thornhill and Jean Forsythe. Gambling Grant is in debt to gangster Brannigan but a new song might just save the day.
BBC Singers
Margaret Cameron, Charles Gibbs,
Olivia Robinson, Stephen Jeffes
Director: David Hunter.
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Afternoon Play: The Big Broadcast
Duration: 00:49
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Jean Forsythe | Josie Lawrence |
| Grant Thornhill | Nigel Harman |
| Arthur Clarke | Sam Dale |
| Brannigan | Sean Baker |
| Myrna | Joanna Monro |
| Sadie | Jane Whittenshaw |
| Billy | Stuart McLoughlin |
| Writer | Neil Brand |
| Director | David Hunter |
Broadcasts
- Wed 1 Jun 201114:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 23 Dec 201414:15BBC Radio 4
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