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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.

45 minutes

Last on

Thu 28 Aug 202505:00

Credits

RoleContributor
SheilaJoan Kempson
BarryJohn Henshaw
CliveBurn Gorman
GazIain McKee
ClaireSamantha Power
WriterWilliam Ash
WriterAndrew Knott
DirectorNadia Molinari

Broadcasts

  • Wed 25 Jul 201214:15
  • Tue 19 May 201514:15
  • Wed 27 Aug 202515:00
  • Wed 27 Aug 202521:00
  • Thu 28 Aug 202505:00