Sidelined
Writer Alice is about to get her first big TV break - until a colleague confides in her and she’s caught in a scandal. Whose side is she on?
Written by Kirsty Smith
Alice, an up-and-coming scriptwriter, has a TV film she’s proud of and a high-profile director attached. It’s a huge break and, for once, everything seems to be going her way. Then, after a work night out, a colleague is left alone with the director and returns shaken, saying he crossed a line. The fallout tests Alice to the core, forcing a choice between ambition, solidarity and a truth she’s kept to herself.
Sidelined is an original drama about power, loyalty and who gets to tell the story. Alice is determined that no one will sideline her this time.
Alice.....Kate Coogan
Carl.....Jason Done
Sita.....Saira Choudhry
Kamran.....Darren Kuppan
Shan…..Angela Lonsdale
Esme.....Lauren Patel
Sound design - John Benton
Technical production - Simon Highfield
Production co-ordinator - Lorna Newman
Director/Producer - Jessica Mitic
A BBC Audio Drama North production
Note for press:
This is writer, Kirsty Smith's debut audio drama. She has written numerous plays for the stage. She is part of the Royal Court Playwriting Group 2023 and is currently developing a new play about the Bradford Women’s Evening Cricket League.
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Broadcasts
- Tue 6 Dec 202214:15BBC Radio 4
- Thu 4 Dec 202514:15BBC Radio 4 FM
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