Actors
With Populism in the ascendant, how can The Establishment fight back? Hugh Dennis stars as a failing actor who makes a Faustian pact to land the role of a lifetime.
By Martin Jameson.
In today's 'zeit', the 'geist' is everywhere - environmental catastrophe, conspiracy theories, populism, fake news, the age of the algorithm, nationalism, racism,social exclusion. Not to mention pandemics.
As the world teeters on the edge of various self-made apocalypses, Angst! takes a satirical sideways look at our own naked fears. Five separate but connected half-hour 'what if?' stories all told under the watchful eye of the enigmatic Timor Greer.
With Populism and conspiracy theories in the ascendant, and comedians and reality TV stars running nations, how can The Establishment fight back? A failing actor finds himself auditioning for the part of a lifetime. It’s a Faustian deal, he (literally) cannot refuse. But is he the only one playing a role?
Cast:
Tony Bland ….. Hugh Dennis
Gina ….. Kathryn Drysdale
Cherry ….. Clare Corbett
Harri ….. Will Howard
Timor Greer….. Cyril Nri
Other voices are played by the cast
Sound design ….. Steve Bond and Adam Woodhams
Production manager ….. Anna de Wolff Evans
Executive producer ….. Sara Davies
Series creator ….. Martin Jameson
Produced and directed by Nicolas Jackson
An Afonica production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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- Mon 16 Aug 2021 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Mon 10 Apr 2023 23:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4