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2. Someone Like Me

DisorderedSeries 2
Episode 2 of 4

Possibly the strangest date ever, a surprise encounter at a support group meeting and some gentle nudging from William lead to a big change for Hector. Stars Jamie Sives.

A comedy drama, written by Magnus Mackintosh and starring Jamie Sives as Hector, an optimistic but struggling 43-year-old single father, with long-term mental health issues, who lives in Edinburgh with his unusually bright 11-year-old son William. He is aided by kindly friend and neighbour Susan and hindered by acerbic ex-partner Amanda.

In Episode Two, Someone Like Me, Hector has an extremely unusual first date with social-media obsessed Joy, followed by a surprise encounter at a Sexual Abuse Support Group. This, in tandem with some gentle persuasion from William, leads to a big change in Hector’s life.

The writer, Magnus Mackintosh, has personally struggled with mental health issues over 27 years. He openly discusses his own mental health issues on social media in the hope he can help others and raise awareness.

Created and Written by Magnus Mackintosh

Cast
Hector - Jamie Sives
Susan - Rosalind Sydney
William - Raffi Philips
Amanda - Gail Watson
Joy – Alison O’Donnell
Jeanine – Jenny Ryan
Keith – David Kay
Colin – Moray Hunter

Studio Engineer and Editor - Lee McPhail
Production Manage r- Tayler Norris
Title Music - Just Breathe by Police Dog Hogan
Produced and Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy

Recorded at Castlesound Studios, Pencaitland, East Lothian

An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4

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28 minutes

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Last Monday14:15
BBC Radio 4

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