The New Thirty
Nearly 60, Ed decides things aren't half bad, that's until he encounters Jeremy Paxman. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2015.
Ed is facing a milestone in his life as he's about to turn 60.
As he reflects on his life he decides that things aren't half bad.
He finally has a bed to lay his head on, his cat is in rude health and he is leading a busy and fulfilling literary life.
However, as with all things Ed, this state of equanimity can't last and after a curious encounter with Jeremy Paxman, Ed decides to make some changes.
The comical world of an author, pipe smoker, consummate fare-dodger and master of the abusive e-mail.
Starring Christopher Douglas.
Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds.
Ed Reardon ...... Christopher Douglas
Olive ...... Stephanie Cole
Eli ...... Lisa Coleman
Pearl ...... Brigit Forsyth
Jaz Mivain ...... Philip Jackson
Ping ...... Barunka O'Shaughnessy
Jake ...... Sam Pamphilon
Stan ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Himself ...... Jeremy Paxman
Producer: Dawn Ellis
First broadcast on Radio 4 in June 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Ed Reardon | Christopher Douglas |
| Olive | Stephanie Cole |
| Eli | Lisa Coleman |
| Pearl | Brigit Forsyth |
| Jaz Mivain | Philip Jackson |
| Ping | Barunka O'Shaughnessy |
| Jake | Sam Pamphilon |
| Stan | Geoffrey Whitehead |
| Himself | Jeremy Paxman |
| Writer | Christopher Douglas |
| Writer | Andrew Nickolds |
| Producer | Dawn Ellis |
Broadcasts
Wed 17 Jun 2015 11:30蜜芽传媒 Radio 4- Tue 15 Mar 2016 18:30蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
- Thu 15 Jun 2017 07:30蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 15 Jun 2017 17:30蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 15 Jun 2017 22:00蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 16 Jun 2017 05:30蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 17 Mar 2019 07:30蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 17 Mar 2019 17:30蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 17 Mar 2019 22:00蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra
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