Maxine Peake
Actress Maxine Peake, star of Silk and Dinnerladies, presents favourite readings to the audience at the Radio Theatre. Readers Diane Morgan (TV's Philomena Cunk) and John Shrapnel.
Actress Maxine Peake, star of Shameless, Silk and Dinnerladies, shares the pieces of writing that have meant the most to her in life. Including inspiration from Joan Littlewood and Marti Caine, Hovis Presley and Beryl Bainbridge. Recorded before an audience at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Theatre, with readers Diane Morgan (aka TV's Philomena Cunk) and John Shrapnel.
Producer Beth O'Dea
Pieces:
Joan's Book: the Autobiography of Joan Littlewood
Nico, Songs They Never Play on the Radio by James Young
The Bottle Factory Outing by Beryl Bainbridge
Lucy in The Sky with Hummus by Hovis Presley
A Coward's Chronicles by Marti Caine
Music: Puff the Magic Dragon by Peter, Paul and Mary.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Maxine Peake |
| Reader | Diane Morgan |
| Reader | John Shrapnel |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
Broadcasts
- Mon 11 Jul 2016 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 19 Sep 2016 23:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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