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Michael Arditti - Something to Scare Off the Birds

4 Extra Debut. Staying on their estate, Eleanor’s lonely 11 year old son Simon is befriended by John, who works there. Stars Anna Massey.

Eleanor and Simon are spending the summer at their country estate on which Ruth, and her son John, live and work.

Simon is aged nearly 12, John is 18. He befriends the lonely, younger boy.

John's own family life has been shattered by his father’s recent suicide.

All four have their lives transformed with a shocking outcome that reveals the complexity of adult desire

Written by Michael Arditti.

Eleanor Avery …. Anna Massey
Simon …. Graham McGrath
Ruth Jackson …. Tessa Worsley
John ….. Spencer Banks

Director: Richard Wortley

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1985.

1 hour, 15 minutes

Last on

Sun 28 Jan 202401:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sat 27 Jan 202406:00
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  • Sun 28 Jan 202401:00
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