Tether

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It’s 2010. Becky's a marathon runner, who's blind. She's after a new guide. Mark's a former 'Olympic Hopeful'. He's after a fresh chance at a medal. Together, they start training for the Paralympics… Tether, by Evening Standard Award-winner Isley Lynn, travels the miles and years of their partnership. It stars Mared Jarman and Tommy Sim’aan. Becky – Mared Jarman Mark – Tommy Sim’aan News Reporters – Cellan Wyn Gemma and News Reporter – Anna Spearpoint Access Consultant – Margo Cargill Production Coordinator – Eleri McAuliffe Sound Design by Nigel Lewis Directed by Fay Lomas A BBC Audio Wales production for Radio 4 With thanks to Robert Matthews, Noel Thatcher, Nick Gleeson, George Ferguson, Carla Lever, Mike Lloyd, Metro Blind Sport, East London Vision, British Paralympic Association, British Blind Sport, Extant Theatre Company, Gareth Burrell, British Athletics, Irina Khapugina, International Paralympic Committee, Rafael Maranhao, Bethany Pitts, Lee Drage, Maisie Greenwood, Jon McLeod, Bruce Lynn. Website image description: A photo of the feet and legs of two runners – a woman and a man – on an open road. Beneath their feet, are the shadows of their bodies. The woman is slightly in front. Their legs are slightly blurred, and it appears that they are running at pace. The title of the drama, Tether, appears in maroon font in the centre of the image.