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A ground breaking five part series from exciting new writers celebrating and revealing life across the United Kingdoms in short, sharp drama, comedy, news reports, song and poetic monologue. Stories, lives and voices making a kaleidoscope of now. Each episode features five short dramas by different writers - a total of 50 writers and 100 actors have been brought together, showcasing new writing and performing talent from every corner of the United Kingdom. Episode 3: Hoping – an optimistic, sometimes unexpected look at 21st century United Kingdoms • CORYTON - That moment when you just want to speak to someone. • KEIGHLEY - Jyoti, a successful West Yorkshire businesswoman, resists when Tara, her daughter, pushes for a more environmentally friendly business. South Asian tappay, call and response rhyming couplets accompanied by the Dholki drum, help them to resolve their differences. • LISBURN - Fat Frida is in an Abba tribute band and being Frida is her passion in life - nothing feels like being Frida. It feels like being her best self. • BARGEDDIE - A disabled parent’s imaginary conversation with his toddler twins in which they think about their abilities and his. • COLCHESTER - Victim and Perpetrator, two sides of a stabbing, based on a true story. Credits Coryton written by Leila Navabi Performed by Saran Morgan and Esyllt Sears Keighley written by Anjum Malik Performed by Balvinder Sopal and Sameena Hussain The Dholki performed by Sunny Tabladon Singh Lisburn written by Shirley-Anne Mcmillan Performed by Bronagh Taggart Bargeddie written by Robert Softley Gayle Performed by Colin Young and Reuben Joseph Colchester written and performed by Dan Whitlam Original music composed by Niroshini Thambar Illustration by Eleanor Hibbert Curated by Polly Thomas and Dermot Daly for Naked Productions, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scotland, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Northern Ireland, Pier Productions, and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cymru-Wales for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4