Along the Line, by Alison Fisher
4 Extra Debut. A particular train has meant more to one family than they will ever know. Read by Deborah Findlay, introduced by Lynne Truss.
A series of short stories written by new writers to radio. Each writer has taken the 8.51 to Brighton and given the journey their own twist, introducing us to characters whose lives have changed by taking that particular train.
Episode 1 of 3: Along the Line by Alison Fisher.
This is the story of generations following in each others footsteps. How journeys are repeated time after time and extraordinary things happen in unextraordinary ways. The 8.51 to Brighton has meant more to the family in Alison Fisher's story than they will ever know.
Read by Deborah Findlay and recorded in front of an audience at The Old Courtroom as part of 2012's Brighton Festival. The stories are introduced by Lynne Truss.
Director: Celia De Wolff
A Pier production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Deborah Findlay |
| Presenter | Lynne Truss |
| Writer | Alison Fisher |
| Director | Celia de Wolff |
Broadcasts
Sun 22 Jul 201219:45BBC Radio 4- Sun 27 Apr 201400:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 4 Oct 201611:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 4 Oct 201621:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
