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Highgate Letters

A quirky and darkly comic drama by Jeff Young about life in Highgate, north London. When Joe's daughter chalks on the pavement, he is accused of vandalism.

By Jeff Young

A quirky and darkly comic drama - inspired by a true story - about life in the ghetto aka Highgate, North London.

Joe lives in Highgate but is originally from Liverpool, he's married with a six year old daughter, Megan. Megan is Joe's best friend, well his only friend really. When Joe's daughter chalks on the pavement it creates near-war with the chairman of the resident's committee, Mervyn Dawson, and Joe.

Joe ..... Conrad Nelson
Suzanne ..... Sophie Thompson
Megan ..... Lauren Mote
Mervyn ..... Malcolm Raeburn
Marsha .....Maggie Fox
Postman ..... Greg Wood
Cop ..... Dermot Daly

Produced and directed by Pauline Harris.

45 minutes

Last on

Tue 13 Apr 2010 14:15

Broadcast

  • Tue 13 Apr 2010 14:15

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