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Joby by Stan Barstow

4 Extra Debut. On the eve of the Second World War, an 11 year old boy faces some harsh realities. Stars Oliver Peace.

Summer 1939, and the harsh realities of adult life are brought painfully home to 11 year old Joby.

Stan Barstow's classic debut novel, first published in 1964.

Moving rites of passage story starring Oliver Peace, Jim Carter and Gillian Bevan.

Dramatised by Diana Griffiths.

Joby .... Oliver Peace
Mr Weston .... Jim Carter
Mrs Weston .... Gillian Bevan
Snap .... Anthony Lewis
Mollie .... Elizabeth Binns
Gus .... Michael Jowett
Tommy .... John McCoy
Auntie Daisy .... Susan Brown
Mona .... Alison Pettitt

With:

Gerard McDermott
Tracy Ann Oberman
Christopher Scott
Sean Baker
Shirley Dixon
Danielle McCormack
James Muir.

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in May 1997.

18 days left to listen

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 7 Sep 2025 01:00

Broadcasts

  • Sat 6 Sep 2025 06:00
  • Sat 6 Sep 2025 11:00
  • Sat 6 Sep 2025 17:00
  • Sun 7 Sep 2025 01:00