The Exploding Mrs Chaffinch
It's 2099. Atop his desert column, 'Chaff' Chaffinch recalls the rise of noise abatement. Stars Donald Pleasance. From 1994.
Chaff Chaffinch was born at 23.55 on December 31st 1999 and his 100th birthday is approaching.
A stylite and chronicler of his family’s history – Chaff plunges headlong into the horrors and absurdities of the 21st century.
The Noise Abatement Society has grabbed power in Europe.
The Italians - incapable of being quiet - have had noise inhibitors fitted, with terrifying results.
Starring Donald Pleasence.
Futuristic comedy written by Steve Walker
Chaff Chaffinch …. Donald Pleasance
Signora Blatta …. Marcella Riordan
Tuna …. Rachel Atkins
Bass …. Malcolm Ward
Nobby … Nicholas Boulton
Mario … Peter Kenny
Cod … David Jarvis
Old Waiter … Gareth Armstrong
Merluzza … Oona Beeson
Sandro … Robert Patterson
Rotenschwein … Peter Whitman
Music arranged and performed by Neil Brand.
Theme sung by Peter Kenny and Nicholas Boulton.
Director: Eoin O'Callaghan
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in September 1994.
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