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13A, 13B

Ruth Jones and Stephen Tompkinson star in Peter Souter's romcom set on a plane bound for Rome. Will love or a fear of flying win the day?

When Jess turns up in the seat next to Phil on a flight to Rome, it soon becomes clear that it's not a coincidence. But even the best-laid plans can be derailed by mysterious strangers and a fear of flying. Romcom by award-winning playwright Peter Souter.

Director Alison Hindell

Peter Souter's best-known radio play is Goldfish Girl which won both the Sony Gold and the Tinniswood Award. He has written extensively for Radio 4 and for ITV wrote Married, Single, Other. His debut stageplay Hello/Goodbye was produced at the Hampstead Theatre and was a development of a radio play called That's Mine, This is Yours.

Ruth Jones became a household name starring in Gavin and Stacey which she co-wrote with James Corden. Previously she had appeared in many radio and stage plays and featured in Fat Friends on ITV for which she subsequently also wrote. She is currently filming the fourth series of Stella which she created, stars in and produces for Sky.

Stephen Tompkinson began his acting career on radio and rapidly became a well-known tv star in Ballykissangel. He has rarely been absent from television since, most recently starring in DCI Banks on ITV, as well as making frequent radio and stage appearances including Spamalot and A Book by Lester Tricklebank.

BBC Cymru Wales production.

45 minutes

Last on

Boxing Day 201522:15

Credits

RoleContributor
JessRuth Jones
PhilStephen Tompkinson
Mr TuttopettoJohn Rowe
PilotSimon Armstrong
DirectorAlison Hindell
WriterPeter Souter

Broadcasts

  • Wed 29 Apr 201514:15
  • Boxing Day 201522:15

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