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Radio 4 Extra,09 Jul 2021,30 mins
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Fresh storytelling from first time writers and producers. Part of BBC Introducing Arts supported by BBC Arts and Arts Council England. BBC Arts correspondent Rebecca Jones presents two thought provoking short dramas from the next generation of dramatists. Things We Never Said by Sam Obigbesan. What is it like traveling without sight? On the road to a memorial party a man tries to come to terms with grief as well as navigate the world as a blind person. Featuring the voice of Douglas Walker Script mentor: Kate McAll Producers: Anna Campbell and Paul Dodgson A Rural Media production The Caretaker by Salman Shaffi When Alia reluctantly returns home for her estranged mother’s funeral, she finds herself confronted by childhood memories and nightmares. Now she is finally home again, will she have a second chance to save the little sister that was lost long ago? Featuring the voices of Richard Hand, Bhasker Patel, Payal Mistry and Rani Moorthy Composer: Louis Palfrey Producers: Tony Churnside and Eloise Whitmore A Naked Production for Tyneside Cinema Series theme music by Pete Judge Producer Paul Dodgson Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra.
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