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Episode 3
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Michael is in England after swapping his apartment with Englishman Simon. Brian wants a baby with Mary Ann. Stars Jos Slovick. From July 2014.
Babycakes by Armistead Maupin, part of the Tales of the City series. Set in the era following the free sex and love counter culture. Following the death from AIDS of his partner, Michael is in England having swapped his flat with Englishman Simon who arrived on the Royal yacht Britannia. Brian wants a baby with Mary Ann.
Dramatised by Bryony lavery.
Directed in Salford by Susan Roberts.
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Thu 25 Jan 201802:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Mary Ann | Laurel Lefkow |
| Mrs Madrigal | Kate Harper |
| Michael | Jos Slovick |
| Brian | Simon Lee Phillips |
| Miss Treves | Amanda Hale |
| Simon | Kieran Hodgson |
| Wilfred | Damian Lynch |
| Director | Susan Roberts |
| Adaptor | Bryony Lavery |
| Author | Armistead Maupin |
| Producer | Susan Roberts |
Broadcasts
Wed 16 Jul 201410:45BBC Radio 4- Wed 16 Jul 201419:45BBC Radio 4
- Wed 24 Jan 201814:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 25 Jan 201802:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Armistead Maupin on the influences of Tales of the City and San Francisco in the 1970s.
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