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0120200907

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the country's most common and least sexy male cancer, in Martin Jameson's comedy drama.

Tony - job going nowhere, marriage collapsed, son barely speaking to him - thinks life couldn't get any worse. Until the nimble-fingered consultant tells him he has prostate cancer.

Head spinning, Tony collides with Lenny's car in the urology car park. Lenny has been in hand-to-gland combat with the disease for ten years but still lives life to the cantankerous max. Over five episodes, Lenny drags Tony out of the slough of despondency. Together they kick Tony's cancer into touch, and his life into vibrant new shape.

47,000 men are diagnosed every year, with UK deaths from prostate cancer now exceeding those from breast cancer. Writer Martin Jameson was diagnosed in 2013 and endured lengthy treatment in 2014, despite which he discovered a well of humour and life-affirming camaraderie with other prostate veterans whose experiences get to the nub of what it is to be a middle-aged man.

Prostrate - because that's what everyone calls it and that's how it renders you - is a rebel yell of solidarity to every man (and supportive woman) living with the disease. The enemy is silence - the weapons are friendship and laughter.

Part One: The Face That Felt A Thousand Tumours
Tony tries to dodge a midlife crisis and a scary hospital appointment.

Cast:
Tony: Stephen Tompkinson
Lenny: Gary Wilmot
Anita: Anjli Mohindra
Cody: Jack Harper
Mr Troy and Mr McKenzie: Matt Addis
Sarah: Elizabeth Carling
Lillian Stafford: Joanna Brookes
Nurse: Jennifer English

Producer: Liz Anstee
A CPL production for BBC Radio 4

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK\u2019s least sexy cancer.

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK's least sexy cancer.

0220200908

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the country's most common and least sexy male cancer, in Martin Jameson's comedy drama.

Tony - job going nowhere, marriage collapsed, son barely speaking to him - thinks life couldn't get any worse. Until the nimble-fingered consultant tells him he has prostate cancer.

Head spinning, Tony collides with Lenny's car in the urology car park. Lenny has been in hand-to-gland combat with the disease for ten years but still lives life to the cantankerous max. Over five episodes, Lenny drags Tony out of the slough of despondency. Together they kick Tony's cancer into touch, and his life into vibrant new shape.

47,000 men are diagnosed every year, with UK deaths from prostate cancer now exceeding those from breast cancer. Writer Martin Jameson was diagnosed in 2013 and endured lengthy treatment in 2014, despite which he discovered a well of humour and life-affirming camaraderie with other prostate veterans whose experiences get to the nub of what it is to be a middle-aged man.

Prostrate - because that's what everyone calls it and that's how it renders you - is a rebel yell of solidarity to every man (and supportive woman) living with the disease. The enemy is silence - the weapons are friendship and laughter.

Part Two: The Size Of The Apparatus
Lenny comes to the rescue and becomes Tony's Prostate Spirit Guide.

Cast:
Tony: Stephen Tompkinson
Lenny: Gary Wilmot
Anita: Anjli Mohindra
Cody: Jack Harper
Mr Troy and Mr McKenzie: Matt Addis
Sarah: Elizabeth Carling
Lillian Stafford: Joanna Brookes
Nurse: Jennifer English

Producer: Liz Anstee
A CPL production for BBC Radio 4

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK\u2019s least sexy cancer.

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK's least sexy cancer.

0320200909

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the country's most common and least sexy male cancer, in Martin Jameson's comedy drama.

Tony - job going nowhere, marriage collapsed, son barely speaking to him - thinks life couldn't get any worse. Until the nimble-fingered consultant tells him he has prostate cancer.

Head spinning, Tony collides with Lenny's car in the urology car park. Lenny has been in hand-to-gland combat with the disease for ten years but still lives life to the cantankerous max. Over five episodes, Lenny drags Tony out of the slough of despondency. Together they kick Tony's cancer into touch, and his life into vibrant new shape.

47,000 men are diagnosed every year, with UK deaths from prostate cancer now exceeding those from breast cancer. Writer Martin Jameson was diagnosed in 2013 and endured lengthy treatment in 2014, despite which he discovered a well of humour and life-affirming camaraderie with other prostate veterans whose experiences get to the nub of what it is to be a middle-aged man.

Prostrate - because that's what everyone calls it and that's how it renders you - is a rebel yell of solidarity to every man (and supportive woman) living with the disease. The enemy is silence - the weapons are friendship and laughter.

Part Three: My Guide To All Things Prostrate
Tony is faced with baffling choices in the Land of Prostate.

Cast:
Tony: Stephen Tompkinson
Lenny: Gary Wilmot
Anita: Anjli Mohindra
Cody: Jack Harper
Mr Troy and Mr McKenzie: Matt Addis
Sarah: Elizabeth Carling
Lillian Stafford: Joanna Brookes
Nurse: Jennifer English

Producer: Liz Anstee
A CPL production for BBC Radio 4

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK\u2019s least sexy cancer.

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK's least sexy cancer.

0420200910

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the country's most common and least sexy male cancer, in Martin Jameson's comedy drama.

Tony - job going nowhere, marriage collapsed, son barely speaking to him - thinks life couldn't get any worse. Until the nimble-fingered consultant tells him he has prostate cancer.

Head spinning, Tony collides with Lenny's car in the urology car park. Lenny has been in hand-to-gland combat with the disease for ten years but still lives life to the cantankerous max. Over five episodes, Lenny drags Tony out of the slough of despondency. Together they kick Tony's cancer into touch, and his life into vibrant new shape.

47,000 men are diagnosed every year, with UK deaths from prostate cancer now exceeding those from breast cancer. Writer Martin Jameson was diagnosed in 2013 and endured lengthy treatment in 2014, despite which he discovered a well of humour and life-affirming camaraderie with other prostate veterans whose experiences get to the nub of what it is to be a middle-aged man.

Prostrate - because that's what everyone calls it and that's how it renders you - is a rebel yell of solidarity to every man (and supportive woman) living with the disease. The enemy is silence - the weapons are friendship and laughter.

Part Four: The Whirligig of Time
The night before his operation Tony goes on a date with an old flame.

Cast:
Tony: Stephen Tompkinson
Lenny: Gary Wilmot
Anita: Anjli Mohindra
Cody: Jack Harper
Mr Troy and Mr McKenzie: Matt Addis
Sarah: Elizabeth Carling
Lillian Stafford: Joanna Brookes
Nurse: Jennifer English

Producer: Liz Anstee
A CPL production for BBC Radio 4

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK\u2019s least sexy cancer.

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK's least sexy cancer.

0520200911

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the country's most common and least sexy male cancer, in Martin Jameson's comedy drama.

Tony - job going nowhere, marriage collapsed, son barely speaking to him - thinks life couldn't get any worse. Until the nimble-fingered consultant tells him he has prostate cancer.

Head spinning, Tony collides with Lenny's car in the urology car park. Lenny has been in hand-to-gland combat with the disease for ten years but still lives life to the cantankerous max. Over five episodes, Lenny drags Tony out of the slough of despondency. Together they kick Tony's cancer into touch, and his life into vibrant new shape.

47,000 men are diagnosed every year, with UK deaths from prostate cancer now exceeding those from breast cancer. Writer Martin Jameson was diagnosed in 2013 and endured lengthy treatment in 2014, despite which he discovered a well of humour and life-affirming camaraderie with other prostate veterans whose experiences get to the nub of what it is to be a middle-aged man.

Prostrate - because that's what everyone calls it and that's how it renders you - is a rebel yell of solidarity to every man (and supportive woman) living with the disease. The enemy is silence - the weapons are friendship and laughter.

Part Five - Start Making Sense
At the moment of truth - and with Lenny's help - will Tony's life finally start making sense?

Cast:
Tony: Stephen Tompkinson
Lenny: Gary Wilmot
Anita: Anjli Mohindra
Cody: Jack Harper
Mr Troy and Mr McKenzie: Matt Addis
Sarah: Elizabeth Carling
Lillian Stafford: Joanna Brookes
Nurse: Jennifer English

Producer: Liz Anstee
A CPL production for BBC Radio 4

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK\u2019s least sexy cancer.

Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK's least sexy cancer.