The Busker
Actor-singer Brian Protheroe stars as an ageing busker on the London underground. Joe Ward Munrow's first play for radio is a poignant and surreal glimpse into the world of busking.
Actor-singer Brian Protheroe, stars as Wilfy, an ageing busker on the London underground. When a young man stops to listen to his music, Wilfy's life takes an unexpected twist that has echoes for his own personal life. Joe Ward Munrow's first play for radio, is a poignant and surreal glimpse into the world of busking. It asks the question what happens when life gives you a second chance.
Producer/Director, Jessica Brown
Brian Protheroe is a singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known for his 1970s hit single, 'Pinball'. He performs all the music in The Busker.
Joe Ward Munrow is a new, young writer based in Liverpool. He grew up in London, where his father is a licensed busker on the London underground.
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Preview: The Busker
Duration: 03:02
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Wilfy | Brian Protheroe |
| Richard | Dylan Edwards |
| Anna | Caroline Burns Cooke |
| Melissa | Nicola Ferguson |
| Billy | Ewan Bailey |
| Gary | Sam Rix |
| Director | Jessica Mitic |
| Producer | Jessica Mitic |
| Writer | Joe Ward Munrow |
Broadcast
- Mon 18 Apr 2016 14:15ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

