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Episode 3

Episode 3 of 4

A failing school has brought in has-been TV star Geoff Cathcart to help stage a production of Romeo and Juliet. But Geoff is not quite who he seems.

Four-part drama series with Tom Hollander. Deer Park Academy, a re-branded failing school, is working to turn itself around and inspire its students with a production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. With the first night looming it becomes clear that the man brought in to stage the production, has-been TV star Geoff Cathcart, is not quite who he appears to be.

All other parts played by students and teachers at Portsmouth Grammar School:
Abby Moss, Poppy Goad, Thomas Locke, Joe McAuley, Freddie Fenton, Douglas James, Jay Pasricha, JM Hopkinson, Caleb Barron, Joe McCue

Written by Andy Mulligan

Music by Jon Ouin
Sound by Steve Bond
Produced by Emma Hearn

Directed by John Dryden
A Goldhawk production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.

45 minutes

Last on

Fri 16 Mar 2018 14:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Geoff Tom Hollander
Michelle Sian Gibson
Headmaster Tony Gardner
Gail Heather Craney
Festival Administrator Vincent Ebrahim
Tom Rob Jarvis
Charlie Divian Ladwa
Naia Rebecca Emerton
Louie Rory Greenwood
Ben Rob Merriam
Ryan Finn Elliot
School Secretary Susie Baxter
Vehicle Manager Angus Kennedy
Zoe Floss Willcocks
Radio Presenter Jason King
Director John Dryden
Producer Emma Hearn
Writer Andy Mulligan

Broadcasts

  • Fri 20 May 2016 14:15
  • Fri 16 Mar 2018 14:15

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