Episode 1
4 Extra Debut. California in the summer of '63. Despite having the world at his feet, Benjamin is anxious. Stars Danny Mahoney and Sian Thomas.
It's the summer of 1963 in suburban California and Benjamin Braddock has the world at his feet. He's just graduated from university with a teaching scholarship, his dad has bought him a fancy new Italian sports car, and all the Braddocks' friends and neighbours have been invited to a house party to celebrate. There's just one problem. Benjamin refuses to leave his room. He's worried about his future. His parents are perplexed. The stalemate is broken when Ben agrees to give the wife of his father's business partner, Mrs Robinson, a lift home. She's the same age as his mother, fabulously sexy, and bent on seduction.
The Graduate has been adapted from Charles Webb's novel by Polly Thomas. Polly is a Sony award-winning director and producer of radio drama. Her theatre work includes directing for the West Yorkshire Playhouse, the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester; and the Manchester Literature Festival launch of Margaret Atwood's new book, The Year of the Flood.
A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Cymru Wales production, directed by Kate McAll.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Benjamin Braddock | Danny Mahoney |
| Mr Braddock | William Hope |
| Mrs Braddock | Laura Brook |
| Elaine | Samantha Dakin |
| Mrs Robinson | Sian Thomas |
| Mr Robinson | Michael Crossman |
| Wendy | Julia Coulter |
| Student | Stella Martin |
| Writer | Charles Webb |
| Adaptor | Polly Thomas |
| Director | Kate McAll |
Broadcasts
Sun 15 Jul 2012 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Sat 21 Jul 2012 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 22 Sep 2016 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 22 Sep 2016 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 23 Sep 2016 03:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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