Episode 2
The teachers' simple get-rich-quick plan to kidnap the child of a corrupt politician begins to unravel.
Daniel Ryan and Jade Matthew (who won the 2015 BBC Audio Drama Award for Best Debut Performance for her role in A KIDNAPPING), play two British teachers at an international school in Manila who have kidnapped a 10-year-old child.
With local taxi driver Rami (Art Acuna) they attempt to extract a ransom from the boy's father, a prominent, corrupt and vengeful politician. But when the boy discovers the identity of one of his captors, their simple get-rich-quick plan begins to unravel.
A fast-paced thriller and a grand, comic morality tale set and recorded in the Philippines.
Featuing students of the British School, Manila
Original Music: Sacha Putnam
Sound Design: Steve Bond
Producer: Nadir Khan
Writer: Andy Mulligan
Director: John Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Mark | Daniel Ryan |
| Rachel | Jade Matthew |
| Rami | Art Acuna |
| Paolo | Nacio Samonte |
| The Headmistress | Madeleine Nicolas |
| Debbie | Jane Fisher |
| Lily | Geraldine Tan |
| Senator Amantez | Bart Guingona |
| Mrs Amantez | Roselyn Perez |
| Colonel Reyas | Leo Rialp |
| Louis | Amiel Mendoza |
| Andreas | Joel Trinidad |
| Jonathan | Andy Mulligan |
| Schoolchild | Seth Argar |
| Schoolchild | Rachel Greenhow |
| Actor | Rona Lou San Pedro |
| Actor | Francis Matheu |
| Actor | Paulo Rodriguez |
| Actor | Max Adarme |
| Producer | Nadir Khan |
| Writer | Andy Mulligan |
| Director | John Dryden |
Broadcasts
- Tue 18 Mar 201414:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 10 Feb 201514:15BBC Radio 4
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