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Episode 2
Episode 2 of 5
The build begins, and catastrophe strikes when the council inform Mrs T she hasn't protected the ancient trees in the garden properly, and the build is ordered to cease immediately.
Love and Mettle episode 2/5
by Andrea Earl
Comic and touching true story of the writer's own experience as a mother and wife, risking her husband's entire pension on building a house. The build begins and catastrophe strikes when the council inform Mrs T she has not protected the ancient trees in the garden properly and the build is ordered to cease immediately. They are threatened with 250K in fines. The couple face financial ruin.
Produced and Directed by Pauline Harris.
Last on
Tue 19 Nov 201319:45
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Mrs T | Victoria Elliott |
| Dr T | Robert Pugh |
| Richard | Richard Thomas |
| Alfie | Alfie Thomas |
| Jack | Stephen Fletcher |
| Natasha | Fiona Clarke |
| Sylvia | Val McLane |
| Frank | Seamus O'Neill |
| Director | Pauline Harris |
| Producer | Pauline Harris |
| Writer | Andrea Earl |
Broadcasts
- Tue 19 Nov 201310:45BBC Radio 4
- Tue 19 Nov 201319:45BBC Radio 4
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