Fusion Confidential
A dedicated young physicist makes a discovery that will change the world. If only the world will let her. Charlotte Ritchie stars in a scientific comedy by Marcy Kahan.
Dedicated young physicist, Jane, makes a discovery that she believes will enable nuclear fusion and pave the way for limitless clean energy. She confides in her opera-singer flatmate, Elvira. But Elvira realises that her brilliant, idealistic friend will need to be protected from all the vested interests out in the world.
Charlotte Ritchie and Cecilia Appiah star in a comedy about nuclear science - and opera - by Marcy Kahan.
CAST
Elvira.....Charlotte Ritchie
Jane.....Cecilia Appiah
Alex.....Adam Fitzgerald
Luba Lampedusa.....Tamara Ustinov
Alicia Mittelbaum.....Charlotte East
Dmitri 2.....Carl Prekopp
With additional music from Helen Neeves, Tom Raskin and Jessica Gillingwater from the BBC Singers and pianist Christopher Weston
Technical producer.....Keith Graham
Directed by Emma Harding
A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4
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Broadcasts
- Sat 24 Oct 202015:00BBC Radio 4
- Sat 1 Feb 202515:00BBC Radio 4 FM
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