
The Odd Job by William Ash & Andrew Knott
4 Extra Debut. An aspiring documentary maker meets a retired couple and is drawn into their increasingly perilous world. Stars Joan Kempson.
An aspiring documentary maker meets a retired couple with a startling secret.
Sheila and Barry are desperately trying to raise funds for a sick child.
This selfless pursuit has reinvigorated their empty lives with purpose.
Sensing a career-defining story, Clive becomes involved in their money making scheme.
He's soon entrenched in their increasingly perilous world...
Starring Joan Kempson, John Henshaw and Burn Gorman.
Dark comedy written by William Ash and Andrew Knott.
Sheila ..... Joan Kempson
Barry ..... John Henshaw
Clive ..... Burn Gorman
Gaz ..... Iain McKee
Claire ..... Samantha Power
Director: Nadia Molinari
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2012.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Sheila | Joan Kempson |
| Barry | John Henshaw |
| Clive | Burn Gorman |
| Gaz | Iain McKee |
| Claire | Samantha Power |
| Writer | William Ash |
| Writer | Andrew Knott |
| Director | Nadia Molinari |
Broadcasts
- Wed 25 Jul 201214:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 19 May 201514:15BBC Radio 4
- Wed 27 Aug 202515:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 27 Aug 202521:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 28 Aug 202505:00BBC Radio 4 Extra