The Present
4 Extra Debut. A microbiologist is observing Thailand's handling of a bird flu outbreak, when a devastating strain emerges. Stars Ben Daniels.
Written by John Dryden.
Dr Jan Roldanus (Ben Daniels) a microbiologist and WHO advisor on infectious diseases, arrives in Bangkok to give a keynote lecture at a medical conference. Whilst there, he is invited to observe the local authority's handling of an outbreak of bird flu.
But when a new virulent strain, 'Red Eye', emerges - causing bleeding eyes followed by death - he finds himself trapped in Thailand, unable to fly home to his wife and son. As the virus spreads at a terrifying pace, his investigations lead him to one inescapable and terrible conclusion...
Other parts are played by Ellie Marleen, Ulli Schneider, Chanida Yasiri, Teerawat Mulvilai, Jarunun Phantachat, Ornanong Thaisriwong, Kosin Pomiam, Soontorn Meesri, Andrea Lowe and Marene Vanholk
Production Team:
Casting: Marilyn Johnson and Nadir Khan
Production Manager: Jarunan Phantachat
Sound Recordist: Ayush Ahuja
Sound Design: Steve Bond
Music: Sacha Putnam
Producer : Nadir Khan
Executive Producer: Gordon House
Recorded in Bangkok, Thailand
Producer/Director: John Dryden
A Goldhawk Production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Dr Jan Roldanus | Ben Daniels |
| Kanya | Sasapin Siriwanij |
| Dr Ahmai | Pawit Mahasarinand |
| Minister Laksan | Danai Thiangdham |
| Sumi | Jaturachai Srichanwanpen |
| Writer | John Dryden |
| Director | John Dryden |
| Producer | John Dryden |
Broadcasts
Mon 26 Mar 201214:15BBC Radio 4- Wed 9 Oct 201314:15BBC Radio 4
- Sat 8 Oct 201618:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 9 Oct 201600:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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