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The New Thirty

Nearly 60, Ed decides things aren't half bad, that's until he encounters Jeremy Paxman. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2015.

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.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 18 Nov 202303:30

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Credits

RoleContributor
Ed ReardonChristopher Douglas
OliveStephanie Cole
EliLisa Coleman
PearlBrigit Forsyth
Jaz MivainPhilip Jackson
PingBarunka O'Shaughnessy
JakeSam Pamphilon
StanGeoffrey Whitehead
HimselfJeremy Paxman
WriterChristopher Douglas
WriterAndrew Nickolds
ProducerDawn Ellis

Broadcasts

  • Wed 17 Jun 201511:30
  • Tue 15 Mar 201618:30
  • Thu 15 Jun 201707:30
  • Thu 15 Jun 201717:30
  • Thu 15 Jun 201722:00
  • Fri 16 Jun 201705:30
  • Sun 17 Mar 201907:30
  • Sun 17 Mar 201917:30
  • Sun 17 Mar 201922:00
  • Mon 18 Mar 201905:30
  • Fri 17 Nov 202307:30
  • Fri 17 Nov 202312:30
  • Fri 17 Nov 202317:30
  • Sat 18 Nov 202303:30