Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dodo | 20190610 | As part of Radio 3's Take Five week of young artists, this is the first of five dramatic monologues by young writers. Each writer was given a particular piece of music and asked to write a dramatic monologue in which the music becomes part of the soundtrack. Dodo by Greer Ellison An elderly woman finds herself trapped in a small aircraft heading for disaster. Edna - Brid Brennan Music - Nils Frahm Says Directed by Marc Beeby Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 02 | The Dead Dad Show | 20190611 | As part of Radio 3's Take Five week of young artists, the second of five dramatic monologues by young writers. Each writer was given a particular piece of music and asked to write a dramatic monologue in which the music becomes part of the soundtrack. The Dead Dad Show by Annalisa Dinnella A young would-be comedian has a strange encounter on the overnight train from London to Edinburgh. James - Joseph Ayre Music - Steve Reich: Six Marimbas Directed by Marc Beeby A would-be comedian has a strange encounter on the train from London to Edinburgh. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 03 | Reluctant Spirit | 20190612 | The third of five dramatic monologues by young writers. Each writer was given a particular piece of music and asked to write a dramatic monologue in which the music becomes part of the soundtrack. Part of Radio 3's Take Five week of young artists. Reluctant Spirit by Athena Stevens A young girl with a disability describes her relationship with her mother. The Girl - Ella Glendining Music - Arvo P䀀rt: Für Alina Directed by Marc Beeby Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 04 | Every Night | 20190613 | The fourth of five dramatic monologues by young writers. Each writer was given a particular piece of music and asked to write a dramatic monologue in which the music becomes part of the soundtrack. Part of Radio 3's Take Five week of young artists. Every Night by Steve Lawrence A disturbed man with compulsive cravings finds unexpected solace when he meets a young woman. The Man - Joe Sims Music - Morten Lauridsen: O Magnum Mysterium Directed by Marc Beeby A man with compulsive cravings finds unexpected solace when he meets a young woman. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 05 | Le Festival De Men | 20190614 | As part of Radio 3's Take Five week of young artists, the last of five dramatic monologues by young writers. Each writer was given a particular piece of music and asked to write a dramatic monologue in which the music becomes part of the soundtrack. Le Festival de Men by Nicole Lecky A young woman looks for love at the first-ever Festival de Men. Candice - Debbie Korley Music - George Gershwin: Cuban Overture Directed by Marc Beeby Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |