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I’m Dying To Help

Too many people are living longer costing the Government too much money. Jon Canter's dark comedy has a radical solution, with Tony Robinson and Haydn Gwynne.

by Jon Canter

As people continue to live longer, they cost the NHS and Social Services far too much; in our futuristic dark comedy a new Prime Minister and her aide come up with a radical solution to the problem. All they need now is a volunteer.

Sam . . . Tony Robinson
Prime Minister . . . Haydn Gwynne
Ella . . . Sophia di Martino
Gerry . . . Paul Hickey
Mr King . . . David Hounslow
Chrissy . . . Debbie Korley
Bianca . . . Debbie Korley
Sue . . . Helen Clapp
Mrs Griffin . . . Susan Jameson

Directed by Sally Avens

44 minutes

Last on

Thu 14 Mar 2024 14:15

Broadcasts

  • Tue 13 Aug 2019 14:15
  • Thu 14 Mar 2024 14:15

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