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Man in the Moon by Richard Lumsden

Derbyshire bus driver Morris remembers a day out in Scarborough. Moving verse drama starring Tom Courtenay and Gillian Bevan.

**** This programme was suggested by Ben Austin and Jared Pegler as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend. ****

Derbyshire bus driver Morris remembers a day out in Scarborough

Moving verse drama starring Tom Courtenay and Gillian Bevan

Written by Richard Lumsden

Morris.............................................Tom Courtenay
Esther...............................................Gillian Bevan
Vera...................................................Ann Beach
Ray/Jim/Pub Drinker...................Richard Lumsden
Bill.......................................................Roger Walker
Ted/Pub Drinker/Passenger......Wayne Foskett
Mrs Walker/Female Voice..........Shirley Dixon
Marion/Jenny's Mum..................Tracey Wiles

Producer Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2006.

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