John from Hemel

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July 2021. England's footballers are on the cusp of glory. At the Magic Roundabout in Hemel Hempstead, delivery driver John is up against the clock if he's to get to the pub in time for kick off. But when a Nissan Micra clips his bumper, John's road rage is unleashed, and he's suddenly confronted by fragments of memories which, in one way or another, have driven him to a place of anger and hurt. As John grapples with his past and as a woman emerges from the car, he's forced to reckon with the man he wants to be. Written by award-winning actor, playwright and screenwriter, Sid Sagar (Middle Men, BBC Radio 4), John From Hemel is an exploration of life on England’s margins. It’s about the weight of class and family, the mess of multiculturalism, and the delicate threads holding us all together. Cast, in order of speaking: John - James Corrigan Leanne / Katie - Pearl Mackie Anita - Rakhee Thakrar Max - Paul Chahidi Jina - Sudha Bhuchar Paul - Adrian Scarborough Sarah - Emma Cunniffe Written by Sid Sagar Directed and produced by Hunter Charlton Executive Produced by David Hunter An Ember production for BBC Radio 4