Camberwell Green. Part 1
Bus controller Marilyn rescues drivers from a street protest but real danger is closer to home. Two-part thriller inspired by everyday heroism of key workers during Covid.
A two-part crime thriller set in a London bus control centre, inspired by the everyday heroism of keyworkers during Covid.
Part 1: All Routes
On her first day as a bus controller, Marilyn faces severe disruption when a street protest turns violent. Liaising with emergency services and redirecting drivers, she must rescue her old friend Frankie, and her passengers, trapped by the demonstration on Waterloo Bridge.
Meanwhile her husband Steve is coerced by Bianca into enabling a robbery from an empty office block where he works as a guard.
When the robbers鈥� getaway is blocked by the street protest, Marilyn struggles to manage the escalating situation, as work and personal lives become dangerously entwined.
Set against the backdrop of Covid and its impacts upon London鈥檚 key workers.
Cast:
Marilyn ..... Chizzy Akudolu
Vincent ..... Lloyd Hutchinson
Frankie ..... Michelle Greenidge
Steve ..... Nicholas Gleaves
Nell ..... Tia Bannon
Other roles played by:
Nick Armfield, Ginny Holder, Alice Hoskyns, Sean Kearney and Finlay Paul
Written by Nicola Baldwin
Directed by Celia de Wolff
A Pier production for 主播大秀 Radio 4
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Broadcasts
- Wed 21 Apr 2021 14:15主播大秀 Radio 4
- Thu 16 May 2024 14:15主播大秀 Radio 4
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