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Matthew Dunster - Depth of Field

Michael is an 18-year-old with Asperger syndrome. His ordered life is challenged by unexpected events. Stars Lee Ingleby. From July 2001.

18-year-old Michael is obsessed with crisps and heavy metal group Nirvana. He also has a mild form of autism known as Asperger syndrome.

Matthew Dunster's drama explores how Michael copes with unexpected events in his life, like his best friend Jilly's pregnancy - and family deceit.

Stars Lee Ingleby as Michael, Elizabeth Spriggs as Grandma, Marsha Thomason as Jilly, Nicky Evans as Stuart, Barbara Marten as Irene, Russell Dixon as David and Robert Pickavance as Jack.

With our thanks to the National Autistic Society.

Directed at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Manchester by Pauline Harris.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 2001.

45 minutes

Last on

Tue 27 Feb 2018 21:15
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  • Fri 23 Aug 2013 11:15
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  • Fri 23 Aug 2013 21:15
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  • Sat 24 Aug 2013 04:15
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  • Thu 18 Feb 2016 11:15
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  • Thu 18 Feb 2016 21:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 27 Feb 2018 11:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 27 Feb 2018 21:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra