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Stephen Fry introduces Rose and Ryo – and a remote love affair begins after they meet on a work video chat, across time zones.

Stephen Fry introduces Rose and Ryo – and a remote love affair begins after they meet on a work video chat, across time zones. Is their virtual waltz the start of something special?

Narrator: Stephen Fry

Cast:

Rose: Anoushka Lucas
Ryo: Martin Sarreal
Alyssa: Nicole Deon
Kenji: Kevin Chen
Hiromi: Michelle Yumiko Payne

Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson
Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson
Music production: Steve Levine
Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton
Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic
Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir
Conductor: Melvin Tay

Executive producer: Simon Pitts

A Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service

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