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Seven Songs for Simon Dixelius

4 Extra Debut. After being jilted at the altar, Simon is being stalked by a choir who sing love songs at him. Starring Arthur Darvill.

Simon Dixelius' life just got very strange.

Since being jilted on his wedding day Simon is experiencing a strange form of heartache - a girl group in the classic mould, adorned in shimmering dresses, keep following him around and singing love songs at him.

Only no one else can see or hear them.

As Simon attempts to understand his new affliction he undergoes a journey of self-discovery.

An original drama with songs by Sebastian Baczkiewicz.

Simon Dixelius ...... Arthur Darvill
Kiyoko Jones ...... Kerry Gooderson
Larry ...... Ryan Early
Imogen ...... Hannah McPake

Choir: Ffion Edwards and Rose Johnson

Lead Vocalist and Musical Director: Lucy Rivers

Director: Helen Perry

A BBC Cymru/Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2018.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 28 Feb 202204:00

Credits

RoleContributor
Simon DixeliusArthur Darvill
Kiyoko JonesKerry Gooderson
LarryRyan Early
ImogenHannah McPake
PerformerFfion Edwards
PerformerRose Johnson
PerformerLucy Rivers
WriterSebastian Baczkiewicz
DirectorHelen Perry

Broadcasts

  • Sat 23 Jun 201814:30
  • Sat 29 May 202115:00
  • Sun 27 Feb 202216:00
  • Sun 27 Feb 202220:00
  • Mon 28 Feb 202204:00