Becky Prestwich - Chopping Onions
4 Extra Debut. When three generations of Jewish women come together in the kitchen, they stir up much more than the soup. Starring Maureen Lipman. From May 2013.
Chopping Onions
by Becky Prestwich
Grandmother Esther has suffered a stroke . Esther's daughter, Ruth, has insisted she come to stay while she recovers. To welcome Esther, daughter Ruth is attempting to make chicken soup and grand-daughter Vanessa is going to make a desert.. But as the three generations of Jewish women come together in the kitchen, they stir up much more than the soup. A poignant and comic new drama about motherhood.
Produced and Directed by Pauline Harris.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Becky Prestwich |
| Ruth | Maureen Lipman |
| Vanessa | Sarah Smart |
| Esther | Christine Cox |
| Taxi Driver | Sushil Chudasama |
| Director | Pauline Harris |
| Producer | Pauline Harris |
Broadcasts
Thu 16 May 201314:15BBC Radio 4 FM- Tue 11 Aug 201514:15BBC Radio 4 FM
- Wed 9 May 201811:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 9 May 201821:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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