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Give Dotty a Chance

4 Extra Debut. Welsh camp icon Dorothy Squires now lives in a caravan. Can two fans persuade the singer to make a comeback? Stars Ruth Madoc.

It’s 1989 and Welsh singer Dorothy Squires is living a penniless existence in a caravan.

She thinks her glittering career that took her to Hollywood has been forgotten.

But then two fans turn up to try persuade her to put her glad rags on and revive her career.

But can she still do it?

Starring Ruth Madoc.

Written by Martyn Hesford.

Dorothy Squires .... Ruth Madoc
Alan .... Arthur Bostrom
Warren .... Graeme Hawley
Margaret .... Sue Jenkins
Radio Interviewer .... Leah Marks
Box Office Man/Man in Bar .... Jake Norton

Director: Gary Brown

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2017.

44 minutes

Last on

Tue 18 Apr 202300:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Credits

Dorothy SquiresRuth Madoc
AlanArthur Bostrom
WarrenGraeme Hawley
MargaretSue Jenkins
Radio InterviewerLeah Marks
Box Office ManJake Norton
Man in BarJake Norton
DirectorGary Brown
ProducerGary Brown
WriterMartyn Hesford

Broadcasts

  • Fri 24 Mar 201714:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 21 Mar 201914:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 17 Apr 202305:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 17 Apr 202310:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 17 Apr 202315:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 18 Apr 202300:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra