John Wyndham - Trouble with Lichen
4 Extra Debut. What will two scientists do when they discover a way to dramatically slow ageing for humans? Stars Rosalie Crutchley.
Two scientists stumble on a discovery which could change the course of humanity.
Investigating a rare lichen, they realise it can slow down the ageing process.
Dr Francis Saxover and biochemist Diana Brackley clash over what should happen next.
Perturbed by her boss's mysterious silence, she secretly begins her own investigationβ¦
The scientific world, government, media and the beauty salon collide.
Starring Hugh Latimer and Rosalie Crutchley.
John Wyndham's classic novel, first published in 1960.
Dramatised by Archie Campbell.
Dr Francis Saxover, Director of Darr House Scientific Developments Ltd .... Hugh Latimer
Miss Birkett, his secretary .... Janet Burnell
Zephanie, his daughter .... Dorit Welles
Paul, his son .... Edward Brooks
Diana Brackley, Director of Nefertiti Ltd .... Rosalie Crutchley
Miss Tallwyn, her secretary .... Shirley Cooklin
Gerald Marlin, a journalist .... Geoffrey Matthews
Editor .... Howieson Culff
Miss Brendon, an employee at Nefertiti .... Penelope Lee
Richard Treverne, engaged to Zephanie .... David Valle
Syd ..... Lewis Stringer
Jack .... Arthur Gomez
Lady Tewley .... Vanessa Thornton
Interrogator .... Kenneth Hyde
1st Young stockbroker .... Michael Spice
2nd Young stockbroker .... Jonathan Scott
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Newsreader .... Anthony Viccars
Assistant Police Commissioner .... Leslie Perrins
Police Inspector .... Lee Fox
Prime Minister .... George Curzon
Private Secretary .... Michael Deacon
Lady Washington .... Grizelda Hervey
Other parts:
Frank Partington
George Hagan
Hilda Kriseman
George Merritt
Joyce Carpenter
Producer: Archie Campbell
First broadcast on the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Service in November 1962.
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βTrouble With Lichen' is part of ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra's Hidden Treasures collection, selected from titles returned to the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ by various collectors.
Our warm thanks go to our friends at the Radio Circle.
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