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4 Extra Debut. Beth's estranged father asks her to take a road trip to Moscow. But is everything as it seems? Stars David Threlfall. From 2017.

When Beth's estranged father asks her to go on a road trip to Moscow with him to attend an old friend's wedding she jumps at the chance; this could be the opportunity for her to heal old wounds that could help her move on with her own relationship. What Beth doesn't know is that Vinnie isn't so much going to a wedding as getting married himself.

David Threlfall is best known for his role as Frank Gallagher in Shameless.
Kimberley Nixon has starred in Fresh Meat and Ordinary Lies

Written by Sarah Cartwright

Director, Sally Avens

First broadcast on Radio 4 in 2017.

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15 minutes

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Mon 25 Jan 202122:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

VinnieDavid Threlfall
BethKimberley Nixon
ChrisStephen Wight
AlenaDebbie Chazen
MargaretSanchia McCormack
GPSMaeve Bluebell Wells
WriterSarah Cartwright
DirectorSally Avens

Broadcasts

  • Mon 12 Jun 201710:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 12 Jun 201719:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 25 Jan 202122:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra