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4. The Close & Future History Archive

Rebecca Jones introduces the dramas The Close by Kat Rose-Martin, and Future History Archive by Joel Blackledge.

Fresh storytelling from first time writers and producers.

Part of 91热爆 Introducing Arts supported by 91热爆 Arts and Arts Council England.

91热爆 Arts correspondent Rebecca Jones presents two thought provoking short dramas from the next generation of dramatists.

The Close by Kat Rose-Martin
A tale of companionship and belonging. Bruiser lives on The Close and has done for 17 years. He and Lola, his beloved cocker spaniel, reside in Number 2 and make it their business to know everyone鈥檚 comings and goings: the-up-all-nighters, the early morning sore-sighters, the barkers and the biters.

And of course, 鈥楢r Lass from next door who鈥檚 rushed off her feet as guardian to three young grandkids鈥搘hich doesn鈥檛 stop her from dropping in to number 2 with some slightly sub-standard scones every few days.

Featuring the voices of Sue Devaney, Duncan Preston and Kat Rose-Martin

Producers: Tony Churnside and Eloise Whitmore
A Naked Production for Tyneside Cinema

In Future History Archive by Joel Blackledge
An archivist from the future takes us on a walking tour of Birmingham, and reflects on how the city will changeover the next 130 years. That includes Spaghetti Junction becoming a revered monument.

Featuring the voices of Ellie Darvill and Dominic Thomson

Music and sound design: Kate Thompson

Producers: Anna Campbell and Paul Dodgson
A Rural Media production.

Series theme music by Pete Judge

Producer Paul Dodgson

Made for 91热爆 Radio 4 Extra.

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30 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Thu 8 Jul 2021 06:30
  • Thu 8 Jul 2021 13:30
  • Thu 8 Jul 2021 20:30
  • Fri 9 Jul 2021 01:30