Jeff Young - The Exuberant
4 Extra Debut. Jack is on the hunt for a space rock, along with his arch nemesis Aurora. But who will find the rock first? Stars Adeel Akhtar.
By Jeff Young
Jack 'Space' Hopper is an Exuberant - meaning he hunts for meteorites. So if your house has been hit by a rock from outer space, he'll turn up on your doorstep with money in his pocket, a magnet on a stick and a mad desire to touch your fridge.
Jack's on the hunt for a space rock that's come down somewhere slightly to the east of Aberystwyth. His arch nemesis, and object of unrequited desire, is the flame-haired, musk-scented Aurora. But who will find the rock first?
A comedy about the mad desire to catch a falling star. Written by radio, TV and theatre writer Jeff Young and starring Adeel Akhtar (Utopia, Four Lions), Victoria Elliott (Hebburn), Eiry Thomas (Stella) and Ifan Huw Dafydd (Gavin and Stacey).
Directed by James Robinson
A BBC Cymru Wales Production.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Jack | Adeel Akhtar |
| Aurora | Victoria Elliott |
| Carmel | Eiry Thomas |
| Pump Attendant | Ifan Huw Dafydd |
| Shop Assistant | Lee Mengo |
| Director | James Robinson |
| Writer | Jeff Young |
Broadcasts
Wed 18 Sep 201314:15BBC Radio 4- Fri 30 Oct 201514:15BBC Radio 4
- Wed 18 Jul 201811:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 18 Jul 201821:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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