Compromised Immunity 2/2
By Andy Kirby. After his nurse revealed his transferral, AIDS patient Gerry took the news badly. With Phil Daniels, introduced by Ben Hunte.
'Gay Britannia' season host, Ben Hunte introduces the second and final part of the bitter-sweet drama.
After developing a close relationship on the terminal ward, AIDS patient Gerry has taken the news of his nurse Peter's transfer to another hospital very badly...
One of Britain's first AIDS plays written by Andy Kirby for the Gay Sweatshop Theatre Company in 1986. Adapted by Craig Warner.
Starring Michael Cashman as Gerry, Phil Daniels as Peter, Emma Fielding as Marie, Ann Windsor as Miss Coates and Richard Sandells as Hugh/Ian.
Producer: Turan Ali
First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in 1991.
The 'Gay Britannia' season on 4 Extra celebrates LGBT history in Britain for the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality.
Produced for BBC Radio 4 Extra by Peter Reed.
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