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3. Music Therapy

Episode 3 of 5

Alison and Greg struggle to communicate with baby Louis until they discover music therapy. Will it help him? Stars Katie West.

Alison White's dramatisation of her perceptive and powerful memoir about a mother's love and about a son's determined spirit.

A unique insight into raising a child with cerebral palsy.

A moving and ultimately uplifting drama about hope: hope for those we love, hope in others and hope for the future.

Alison and Greg struggle to find a way to communicate with Louis until they discover music therapy.

Will music have a transforming effect on Louis' sense of control in the world?

Alison .... Katie West
Greg/Brian .... Rupert Hill
Louis .... Zak Ford-Williams
Speech therapist/Compere .... Verity Henry

JS Bach's Prelude in C Major is played by Louis White.

The episode includes the real voices of Louis White and music therapist Brian Smith from Inscape Therapies

Director: Nadia Molinari

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2020.

14 minutes

Last on

Thu 5 Sep 202403:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Thu 5 Sep 202403:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra