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Calls From Far Away

Maimie McCoy stars in this science fiction drama by Katherine Soper about change and what defines a life. A discovery on Pluto promises profound ramifications back down on Earth.

Science fiction drama by Katherine Soper delving into humanity’s capacity to come together after a moment of great change.

An unexpected discovery on Pluto promises to have profound ramifications back down on Earth.

Freelance journalist Jodie finds herself in the right place at the right time when the discovery is made - her life is set to be turned upside down.

Jodie ….. Maimie McCoy
Leo ….. Tom Glenister
Young Leo ….. Bertie Cresswell
Ted ….. Jonathan Forbes
Elliott ….. Chloë Sommer
Lorelei ….. Joanna Monro
News presenter ….. Tom Kiteley
Scientists ….. Ruth Everett and Roger Ringrose

Sound design by Alison Craig
Directed by Gemma Jenkins

Katherine Soper’s debut stage play, Wish List, won the prestigious Bruntwood Prize for playwrighting. This is her first audio drama.

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44 minutes

Last on

Tue 20 Sep 2022 14:15

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  • Tue 20 Sep 2022 14:15

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