The New Thirty

Ed is facing a milestone in his life as he's about to turn 60.

As he reflects on his life he decides that things aren't half bad.

He finally has a bed to lay his head on, his cat is in rude health and he is leading a busy and fulfilling literary life.

However, as with all things Ed, this state of equanimity can't last and after a curious encounter with Jeremy Paxman, Ed decides to make some changes.

The comical world of an author, pipe smoker, consummate fare-dodger and master of the abusive e-mail.

Starring Christopher Douglas.

Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds.

Ed Reardon ...... Christopher Douglas
Olive ...... Stephanie Cole
Eli ...... Lisa Coleman
Pearl ...... Brigit Forsyth
Jaz Mivain ...... Philip Jackson
Ping ...... Barunka O'Shaughnessy
Jake ...... Sam Pamphilon
Stan ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Himself ...... Jeremy Paxman

Producer: Dawn Ellis

First broadcast on Radio 4 in June 2015.