Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Parallel Lines | 20080711 | Series of plays by British screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce looking at the punk generation three decades on, with each play telling a different, but connected, story. Julie is a singer in an ageing Blondie tribute band. An invitation to the reunion of the audience at an Adverts gig in 1977 brings some skeletons dancing from the cupboard. Julie - Doon Mackichan Thing - Sian Reeves Margaret - Rosie Cavaliero Steve Reeves - Ivan Kaye Pete - Paul Viragh Joe - Joseph Tremain Lovely - Sarah Bedi Announcer - John Rowe Waiter - Ben Crowe Directed by Toby Swift. Memories are rekindled when a singer in a Blondie tribute band is invited to a reunion. The home of thrillers, mysteries, romance and detective stories |
| 02 | Blitzkrieg Bop | 20080718 | Series of plays by British screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce looking at the punk generation three decades on, with each play telling a different, but connected, story. In 1977, self-styled Mo Motormouth was writing a punk fanzine. She now presents the travel news for a radio station. An attempt to relaunch her ailing career brings some unwelcome attention from her livelier listeners. Mo ...... Pauline Quirke Directed by Toby Swift. An attempt to relaunch Mo Motormouth's ailing career brings some unwelcome attention. The home of thrillers, mysteries, romance and detective stories |
| 03 | Damned, Damned, Damned | 20080725 | Series of plays by British screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce looking at the punk generation three decades on, with each play telling a different, but connected, story. Hard man Mick's career in the music business imploded after a brush with an over-enthusiastic fan. Now in prison, can he find salvation in his treasured memories of a night in 1977? Mick Martindale ...... Richard Ridings Directed by Toby Swift. Now in prison, can Mick find salvation in his treasured memories of a night in 1977? The home of thrillers, mysteries, romance and detective stories |
| 04 | This Is The Modern World | 20080801 | Series of plays by British screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce looking at the punk generation three decades on, with each play telling a different, but connected, story. Earth toilet pioneer and former 'anarcho-punk' Muttley is about to be forcibly reunited with his former self on an unlikely pilgrimage to Camberley. Muttley - Danny Webb Lineel - Stephanie Leonidas Lin - Ann Beach Hippie - Carl Prekopp Drug Dealer - John Biggins Market Researcher - Alex Tregear Club Doorman - John Cummins Williams - Sam Dale Hotel Receptionist - Liz Sutherland Directed by Toby Swift. Earth toilet pioneer Muttley is about to be forcibly reunited with his former self. The home of thrillers, mysteries, romance and detective stories |
| 05 | Television's Over | 20080808 | Series of plays by British screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce looking at the punk generation three decades on, with each play telling a different, but connected, story. In the spring of 1977, punk rock is rumoured to be arriving in suburban Surrey. Is anarchy about to overwhelm civilized society or is this salvation for the bored teenagers of Camberley? Adam - Kristopher Milnes Pete - Freddy White Sergeant Henshaw - Gerard Horan Councillor Myatt - Fenella Woolgar Mo - Leanne Rowe Benny - James Daley Pete's dad - Ben Crowe Muttley/Steve - John Hasler Margaret/Sharon - Amy Enticknap DI Voke - John Rowe Charlie Damage - Dan Starkey Town Clerk - Nyasha Hatendi Julie - Sarah Bedi Mo's mum - Joan Walker Mick - Tim James Directed by Toby Swift. The home of thrillers, mysteries, romance and detective stories |