4. Fathers, Urinal Cakes and Decisions

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 Four, Fathers, Urinal Cakes and Decisions, Hector faces up to his dad, with William acting as a buffer between them, and is then thrown by an unexpected romantic offer. His suddenly messy love life forces Hector to face up to a huge decision, that will affect his, and William’s, future.

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
Dad – Peter Mullan
Sally – Amy Conachan
Peter Krysler – Kal Sabir
Simon – Gordon Kennedy
Police Officer – Moray Hunter

Studio Engineer and Editor - Lee McPhail
Production Manager - 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