Chiwawa
By Melissa Murray. When a writer is discovered to have written scathing reviews of rivals' work, he asks his young assistant to take the blame - with unexpected consequences.
by Melissa Murray
When a writer is discovered to have written scathing reviews of his rivals' work his wife persuades their young assistant to take the blame - with unexpected consequences.
Directed by Marc Beeby
Writers have historically attacked their rivals' work - sometimes their friends' work - via anonymous reviews. But the internet has taken the practice to a whole level. Serious reputable people have been found guilty of slating fellow writers' work, or writing grotesquely self-praising pieces, and publishing these remarks in some very public places. And they are just the ones who got caught...
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Jane | Pippa Nixon |
| Monica | Fenella Woolgar |
| Gordon | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Bea | Cassie Layton |
| Mum | Elaine Claxton |
| John | Clive Hayward |
| Steph | Heather Craney |
| Writer | Melissa Murray |
| Director | Marc Beeby |
Broadcast
- Mon 31 Mar 2014 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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