4. Platform Edge & Homecoming

Fresh storytelling from first time writers and producers as part of BBC Introducing Arts supported by BBC Arts and Arts Council England.

Writer, broadcaster and musician Paul Dodgson presents two thought provoking short dramas from the next generation of dramatists.

Platform Edge by Lucy Holligan is a comedy set on a Midlands railway station. The rumour of a celebrity visit pushes a neurotic station manager into overdrive. But while she seeks an opportunity to shone in front of management, a lacklustre colleague pushes her to breaking point. Starring Buffy Davies and Annette Badland with original music by Richard Dunn. The sound designer is Martyn Harries and the script editor is Laura Major. The producers were Paul Dodgson and Anna Campbell. Platform's Edge is a Rural Media production.

Homecoming is written and directed by Junior Akinola. Ade is a Manchester native who has struggled with his identity throughout his life. Now he is about to travel to Nigeria for the first time to attend a family wedding. A missed flight and a whirl of events force him to confront his deep-rooted identity issues head-on. Homecoming stars Lamin Touray, Junior Akinola, Carla Henry, David Fleeshman, and Graeme Hawley. The producer is Eloise Whitmore and it is a Naked Production for Tyneside Cinema.

Presented and produced by Paul Dodgson for BBC Radio 4 Extra.