Letter To Louis

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20200427

Alison White's perceptive and powerful dramatisation of her memoir about a mother's love and about a son's determined spirit. A unique insight into raising a child with cerebral palsy. A moving and ultimately uplifting drama about hope: hope for those we love, hope in others and hope for the future.

Following Alison's emergency caesarean section, baby Louis is immediately placed in intensive care. Caught in the eye of the storm Alison and Greg prepare for the worst, but Louis holds on tight and soon they are dreaming of taking him home.

Greg - Rupert Hill

Natlie/Registrar - Natalie Grady

Dr Thompson/Vicar - Jonathan Keeble

The drama is introduced by Alison White

Alison White's memoir Letter to Louis was published by Faber & Faber in 2018

20200428

Alison White's dramatisation of her perceptive and powerful memoir about a mother's love and about a son's determined spirit. A unique insight into raising a child with cerebral palsy. A moving and ultimately uplifting drama about hope: hope for those we love, hope in others and hope for the future.

It is Louis' 99th day in hospital. Alison and Greg are finally taking him home. How will they cope on their own?

Greg/Dr Nook - Rupert Hill

Louis - Zak Ford-Williams

Dr Thompson/Taxi driver - Jonathan Keeble

Natalie/Agatha - Natalie Grady

Shoe shop assistant - Verity Henry

J.S Bach's Prelude in C Major is played by Louis White

Alison White's memoir Letter to Louis was published by Faber & Faber in 2018

Alison and Greg are finally taking Louis home. How will they cope on their own?

20200429

Alison and Greg struggle to find a way to communicate with Louis until they discover music therapy. Will music have a transforming effect on Louis' sense of control in the world?

Greg/Brian - Rupert Hill

Louis - Zak Ford-Williams

Speech therapist/Compere - Verity Henry

J.S Bach's Prelude in C Major is played by Louis White

The episode includes the real voices of Louis White and music therapist Brian Smith from Inscape Therapies

Alison White's memoir Letter to Louis was published by Faber & Faber in 2018

Will music therapy have a transforming effect on Louis' sense of control in the world?

20200430

Louis has found his voice through music and has begun to engage in the world with great enthusiasm. But following an operation on his leg Louis is left in pain and Alison finds herself at breaking point until David, a sports therapist, offers his services.

Gred /Mr Rhys - Rupert Hill

Louis - Zak Ford-Williams

David/ Mike/Guard - Jason Done

Occupational therapist - Verity Henry

J.S Bach's Prelude in C Major is played by Louis White

Alison White's memoir Letter to Louis was published by Faber & Faber in 2018

Louis is left in pain following an operation until a sports therapist offers his services.

20200501

Louis' desire for independence is immense and his mantra 'just try' leads to incredible developments.

Greg/Mr Rhys - Rupert Hill

Louis/Social worker - Zak Ford-Williams

David/Mr Monsam - Jason Done

J.S Bach's Prelude in C Major was performed by Louis White

The episode includes the real voices of Louis White, Alison White and music therapist Brian Smith from Inscape Therapies .

Alison White's memoir Letter to Louis was published by Faber & Faber in 2018

In his desire for independence, Louis' mantra 'just try' leads to incredible developments.

OMNI

20240908

20240909 (BBC7)

Omnibus of five episodes.

Greg/Dr Nook/Brian/Mr Rhys - Rupert Hill

Natalie/Registrar/Agatha - Natalie Grady

Dr Thompson/Vicar/Taxi Driver - Jonathan Keeble

Louis - Zak Ford-Williams

Shoe Shop Assistant/Speech Therapist/Occupational Therapist/Compere - Verity Henry

David/Mike/Guard/Mr Monsam - Jason Done

Includes the real voices of Louis White, Alison White and music therapist Brian Smith from Inscape Therapies.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April/May 2020.

Dramatisation of Alison White's poignant memoir about caring for her disabled son, Louis.

Alison White's poignant but uplifting drama about a mother's love and a disabled son's determined spirit. With Katie West.

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	20200427		Alison White's perceptive and powerful dramatisation of her memoir about a mother's love and about a son's determined spirit. A unique insight into raising a child with cerebral palsy. A moving and ultimately uplifting drama about hope: hope for those we love, hope in others and hope for the future. Following Alison's emergency caesarean section, baby Louis is immediately placed in intensive care. Caught in the eye of the storm Alison and Greg prepare for the worst, but Louis holds on tight and soon they are dreaming of taking him home. Greg - Rupert Hill Natlie/Registrar - Natalie Grady Dr Thompson/Vicar - Jonathan Keeble The drama is introduced by Alison White Alison White's memoir Letter to Louis was published by Faber & Faber in 2018
02	20200428		Alison White's dramatisation of her perceptive and powerful memoir about a mother's love and about a son's determined spirit. A unique insight into raising a child with cerebral palsy. A moving and ultimately uplifting drama about hope: hope for those we love, hope in others and hope for the future. It is Louis' 99th day in hospital. Alison and Greg are finally taking him home. How will they cope on their own? Greg/Dr Nook - Rupert Hill Louis - Zak Ford-Williams Dr Thompson/Taxi driver - Jonathan Keeble Natalie/Agatha - Natalie Grady Shoe shop assistant - Verity Henry J.S Bach's Prelude in C Major is played by Louis White Alison White's memoir Letter to Louis was published by Faber & Faber in 2018 Alison and Greg are finally taking Louis home. How will they cope on their own?
03	20200429		Alison White's dramatisation of her perceptive and powerful memoir about a mother's love and about a son's determined spirit. A unique insight into raising a child with cerebral palsy. A moving and ultimately uplifting drama about hope: hope for those we love, hope in others and hope for the future. Alison and Greg struggle to find a way to communicate with Louis until they discover music therapy. Will music have a transforming effect on Louis' sense of control in the world? Greg/Brian - Rupert Hill Louis - Zak Ford-Williams Speech therapist/Compere - Verity Henry J.S Bach's Prelude in C Major is played by Louis White The episode includes the real voices of Louis White and music therapist Brian Smith from Inscape Therapies Alison White's memoir Letter to Louis was published by Faber & Faber in 2018 Will music therapy have a transforming effect on Louis' sense of control in the world?
04	20200430		Alison White's dramatisation of her perceptive and powerful memoir about a mother's love and about a son's determined spirit. A unique insight into raising a child with cerebral palsy. A moving and ultimately uplifting drama about hope: hope for those we love, hope in others and hope for the future. Louis has found his voice through music and has begun to engage in the world with great enthusiasm. But following an operation on his leg Louis is left in pain and Alison finds herself at breaking point until David, a sports therapist, offers his services. Gred /Mr Rhys - Rupert Hill Louis - Zak Ford-Williams David/ Mike/Guard - Jason Done Occupational therapist - Verity Henry J.S Bach's Prelude in C Major is played by Louis White Alison White's memoir Letter to Louis was published by Faber & Faber in 2018 Louis is left in pain following an operation until a sports therapist offers his services.
05	20200501		Alison White's dramatisation of her perceptive and powerful memoir about a mother's love and about a son's determined spirit. A unique insight into raising a child with cerebral palsy. A moving and ultimately uplifting drama about hope: hope for those we love, hope in others and hope for the future. Louis' desire for independence is immense and his mantra 'just try' leads to incredible developments. Greg/Mr Rhys - Rupert Hill Louis/Social worker - Zak Ford-Williams David/Mr Monsam - Jason Done J.S Bach's Prelude in C Major was performed by Louis White The episode includes the real voices of Louis White, Alison White and music therapist Brian Smith from Inscape Therapies . Alison White's memoir Letter to Louis was published by Faber & Faber in 2018 In his desire for independence, Louis' mantra 'just try' leads to incredible developments.
OMNI	20240908	20240909 (BBC7)	Alison White's perceptive and powerful dramatisation of her memoir about a mother's love and about a son's determined spirit. A unique insight into raising a child with cerebral palsy. A moving and ultimately uplifting drama about hope: hope for those we love, hope in others and hope for the future. Omnibus of five episodes. Greg/Dr Nook/Brian/Mr Rhys - Rupert Hill Natalie/Registrar/Agatha - Natalie Grady Dr Thompson/Vicar/Taxi Driver - Jonathan Keeble Louis - Zak Ford-Williams Shoe Shop Assistant/Speech Therapist/Occupational Therapist/Compere - Verity Henry David/Mike/Guard/Mr Monsam - Jason Done Includes the real voices of Louis White, Alison White and music therapist Brian Smith from Inscape Therapies. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April/May 2020. Dramatisation of Alison White's poignant memoir about caring for her disabled son, Louis. Alison White's poignant but uplifting drama about a mother's love and a disabled son's determined spirit. With Katie West.