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One Day by Helen Cross

4 Extra Debut. 1932. First night nerves for all as Stratford’s Shakespeare theatre prepares to open. Stars Catherine Skinner and Jo Rafferty.

1932: It's the anniversary of Shakespeare's birthday.

Two young women set off from Birmingham to witness the opening of the new theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon.

One dreams of meeting the Prince of Wales (due to open the building), while the other would be happier going to the local cinema.

Meanwhile, the architect, a young woman called Elisabeth Scott and the producer William Bridges-Adams are worrying that the building and the play may not earn the praise they hoped for.

Starring Catherine Skinner and Jo Rafferty.

Written by Helen Cross.

Annie .... Catherine Skinner
Florrie .... Jo Rafferty
Elisabeth Scott .... Rachel Atkins
Bridges-Adams .... Jon Glover
John .... Sam Graham
Ethel .... Tina Gray
Joan .... Gillian Goodman
Prince .... Bertie Carvel

Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie-Wild

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2004.

45 minutes

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