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Some members of the public are not happy with some of Mapleworld's content, and the decision to take the game online leads to tragedy.

This is the story of Sam and Sadie. It's not a romance, but it is about love.

When Sam catches sight of Sadie at a crowded train station one morning he is catapulted straight back to childhood, and the hours they spent immersed in playing games.

Their spark is instantly reignited and sets off a creative collaboration that will make them superstars. It is the 90s, and anything is possible.

What comes next is a decades-long tale of friendship and rivalry, fame and art, betrayal and tragedy, perfect worlds and imperfect ones. And, above all, our need to connect: to be loved and to love.

Written by Gabrielle Zevin

Abridged by Joseph Bedell

Read by Zoe Maltby

Produced by Clive Brill

A Brill production for 主播大秀 Radio 4

Release date:

14 minutes

On radio

Wed 9 Oct 2024 22:45

Broadcast

  • Wed 9 Oct 2024 22:45