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The Enormous Radio

By Julia Copus, adapted from the short story by John Cheever. When a bored and lonely New York housewife gets a new radio, she starts to hear more than she expected.

By Julia Copus, adapted from the short story by John Cheever.

Irene Fuller is a bored and lonely New York housewife. When her radio stops working and a new one arrives, she starts to hear more than just the programmes that break the silence of her apartment.

Irene ...... Lorelei King
Jim/Mr Fuller ...... John Guerrasio
Laura ...... Susan Lynch
Emma/Nurse ...... Christine Brennan
Mrs Fuller ...... Ann Rye
Mr Dresner/Announcer ...... David Fleeshman
Mrs Dresner ...... Helen Kay
Katie ...... Georgina Eastabrook
Tommy ...... Connor Hill
Milly ...... Alicia Tweedale

Directed by Susan Roberts.

45 minutes

Last on

Wed 16 Jul 2008 14:15

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  • Wed 16 Jul 2008 14:15

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