Christopher Eccleston narrates Barry Hines鈥檚 heartbreaking coming-of-age tale in this fresh take on a classic British novel.
Christopher Eccleston narrates Barry Hines鈥檚 heartbreaking coming-of-age tale in this fresh take on a classic British novel. It鈥檚 the story of teenager Billy Casper, whose life can be described as bleak. Bullied at home and at school, he finds solace in a love of falconry. He devours books to help him learn how to rear a young hawk, which becomes a distraction from the challenges of life at home with his mum and brother Jed. But a miscalculation while running an errand for his brother has drastic consequences for his new-found hobby.
Filmed at Oldham Colliseum Theatre, Eccleston brilliantly guides the viewer through the heartbreaking cadence of Billy鈥檚 life.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Christopher Eccleston |
| Director | Kieran Stringfellow |
| Producer | Tasha Williams |
| Composer | Simon Passmore |
| Editor | David G Jones |
| Executive Producer | Grant Black |
Broadcast
- Sun 17 Sep 2023 20:00