Episode 3
A failing school has brought in has-been TV star Geoff Cathcart to help stage a production of Romeo and Juliet. But Geoff is not quite who he seems.
Four-part drama series with Tom Hollander. Deer Park Academy, a re-branded failing school, is working to turn itself around and inspire its students with a production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. With the first night looming it becomes clear that the man brought in to stage the production, has-been TV star Geoff Cathcart, is not quite who he appears to be.
All other parts played by students and teachers at Portsmouth Grammar School:
Abby Moss, Poppy Goad, Thomas Locke, Joe McAuley, Freddie Fenton, Douglas James, Jay Pasricha, JM Hopkinson, Caleb Barron, Joe McCue
Written by Andy Mulligan
Music by Jon Ouin
Sound by Steve Bond
Produced by Emma Hearn
Directed by John Dryden
A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Geoff | Tom Hollander |
| Michelle | Sian Gibson |
| Headmaster | Tony Gardner |
| Gail | Heather Craney |
| Festival Administrator | Vincent Ebrahim |
| Tom | Rob Jarvis |
| Charlie | Divian Ladwa |
| Naia | Rebecca Emerton |
| Louie | Rory Greenwood |
| Ben | Rob Merriam |
| Ryan | Finn Elliot |
| School Secretary | Susie Baxter |
| Vehicle Manager | Angus Kennedy |
| Zoe | Floss Willcocks |
| Radio Presenter | Jason King |
| Director | John Dryden |
| Producer | Emma Hearn |
| Writer | Andy Mulligan |
Broadcasts
- Fri 20 May 201614:15BBC Radio 4 FM
- Fri 16 Mar 201814:15BBC Radio 4
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