3. Chaos out of Order

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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 Three, Chaos From Order, Hector and Susan are now an item and all is going well, until the appearance on the scene of an ex-boyfriend and a new friend for Hector raise trust issues between them. Then a surprise visitor from his past completely knocks Hector sideways. 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 Sally – Amy Conachan Waiter and Assessor – Steven McNicoll Simon – Gordon Kennedy Dad – Peter Mullan 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