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A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Series 1

A Play, A Pie & A Pint

Series 1

Ring Road

BBC Scotland

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 8^th Sep 2019, 21:55 on BBC Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Sat 26^th Jun 2021, 21:30 on BBC Scotland HD

Available for 4 months

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Lisa is turning 40, heading towards a crisis and is bored with people judging her for not having kids. She lures her brother-in-law to a hotel to do something about it.
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Contributors

Lisa:: Anita Vettesse
Mark:: Gavin Jon Wright
Writer:: Anita Vettesse
Director:: Donald MacInnes
Executive Producer:: Steven Canny

Genres

FactualArts, Culture & the Media

Formats

Performances & Events

Brand

A Play, A Pie & A Pint

Series

15 Minute Drama

The Truth About Hawaii

Lies

15 Minute Drama: The Truth About Hawaii

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 30^th Jan 2018, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 31^st Jul 2019, 00:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

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With the British public up in arms about Sarah's situation, the political fallout becomes a global issue. Show more

Contributors

Sarah:: Jocelyn Brassington
Leo:: Kevin Mains
Congolese Ambassador:: Adura Onashile
UN Secretary General:: Anita Vettesse
Writer:: Oliver Emanuel
Director:: Kirsty Williams

Genres

Drama

Brand

15 Minute Drama

Series

44 Scotland Street

Series 4

Episode 3

44 Scotland Street: Series 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 22^nd Feb 2017, 10:41 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 1^st Jul 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

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Unexpected travel and adventures are in store for Irene, while her husband lets Bertie have a few treats. Stars Crawford Logan. Show more

Contributors

Angus Lordie:: Crawford Logan
Glasgow Man:: Crawford Logan
Big Lou:: Anita Vettesse
Stewardess:: Anita Vettesse
Glasgow Woman:: Anita Vettesse
Irene:: Emma Currie
Stuart:: David Jackson Young
Edinburgh Man:: David Jackson Young
Bertie:: Simon Kerr
Secretary:: Richard Conlon
Mr Lawrence:: Richard Conlon
Torquil Maclean:: James Bryce
Hotel Clerk:: James Bryce
Author:: Alexander McCall Smith
Adaptor:: Alexander McCall Smith
Director:: David Neville
Producer:: David Neville

Genres

Drama

Brand

44 Scotland Street

Series

44 Scotland Street

Series 4

Episode 1

44 Scotland Street: Series 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 20^th Feb 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 29^th Jun 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

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4 Extra Debut. Someone is looking for a thorn-free zone, meanwhile Irene Pollok's creativity reaps rewards. Starring Crawford Logan. Show more

Contributors

Angus Lordie:: Crawford Logan
Glasgow Man:: Crawford Logan
Domenica:: Carol Ann Crawford
Big Lou:: Anita Vettesse
Glasgow Woman:: Anita Vettesse
Irene:: Emma Currie
Bertie:: Simon Kerr
Secretary:: Richard Conlon
Torquil Maclean:: James Bryce
Author:: Alexander McCall Smith
Adaptor:: Alexander McCall Smith
Director:: David Neville
Producer:: David Neville

Genres

Drama

Brand

44 Scotland Street

Series

The Crash

Episode 1

BBC Three

Duration: 56 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Mar 2013, 21:00 on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: Tue 25^th Feb 2014, 02:55 on BBC Three

Drama inspired by real events that tells the story of a fatal car crash. A group of friends, all with bright futures in front of them, are involved in a devastating accident. Show more

Contributors

Director:: Sarah Walker
Producer:: Nick Pitt
Writer:: Terry Cafolla
Kate Harper:: Sacha Parkinson
Rachel Grew:: Georgia Henshaw
Tom Harris:: Lewis Rainer
Ashley Wainwright:: Lily Loveless
Martin Harper:: Martin Walsh
Ann Harper:: Cathy Sara
Leah Grew:: Darcy Isa
Ethan Logan:: James Burrows
Susanna Grew:: Daniela Nardini
Brian Harris:: Josh Bolt
Jack Grew:: Christopher Colquhoun
Charlie Harris:: Brian McCardie
Val Harris:: Victoria Liddelle
Policeman:: Nick Underwood
Bob Wilson:: Gerry McLaughlin
Sales Assistant:: Elaine Mackenzie-Ellis
Paul Wainwright:: Finlay Welsh
Paramedic:: Anita Vettesse

Genres

Drama

Series

The Crash

Drama

Donna Franceschild - Quartet

Episode 4: Almost Top of the Bill

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 5^th Apr 2013, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 29^th Mar 2018, 21:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

As the band try desperately to get a gig, Stuart, the bass player, finds his home and livelihood in jeopardy. From April 2013. Show more

Contributors

Stuart:: Callum Cuthbertson
Delilah:: Katy Murphy
Robbie:: Gerry Mulgrew
Iain:: Garry Collins
Catriona:: Anne Lacey
Lou:: Gavin Mitchell
Fiona:: Anita Vettesse
Director:: Kirsty Williams
Writer:: Donna Franceschild

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama: Donna Franceschild - Quartet

Series

Drama

John Steinbeck - East of Eden

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 3^rd Jan 2016, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 14^th Jan 2020, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Two uneasy worlds are about to collide. Epic tale about the nature of good and evil starring Holliday Grainger and David Yip. Show more

Contributors

Cyrus:: Jimmy Chisholm
Charles:: Steven Duffy
Cathy:: Holliday Grainger
Adam:: Robin Laing
Mr Edwards:: Gavin Mitchell
Mr Ames:: Nick Underwood
Mrs Ames:: Anita Vettesse
Narrator:: David Yip
Director:: Kirsty Williams
Author:: John Steinbeck
Adaptor:: Donna Franceschild

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama: John Steinbeck - East of Eden

Series

Drama

John Steinbeck - East of Eden

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sun 17^th Jan 2016, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 16^th Jan 2020, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Adam Trask is trying to protect his twin boys while his estranged wife continues her destruction. Starring Holliday Grainger. Show more

Contributors

Judge:: Jimmy Chisholm
Cathy:: Holliday Grainger
Cal:: Alasdair Hankinson
Aron:: Samuel Keefe
Adam:: Robin Laing
Abra:: Gemma McElhinney
Joe:: Gavin Mitchell
Will:: Nick Underwood
Ethel:: Anita Vettesse
Lee:: David Yip
Director:: Kirsty Williams
Author:: John Steinbeck
Adaptor:: Donna Franceschild

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama: John Steinbeck - East of Eden

Series

Wedding Watcher

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 27^th Jan 2017, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 27^th Jan 2017, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

By Danish writer Helle Helle. Part of Reading Europe: Scandinavia. A woman gets off her bus too early and unexpectedly becomes a guest at a wedding. Read by Anita Vettesse. Show more

Contributors

Reader:: Anita Vettesse
Writer:: Helle Helle
Producer:: Gaynor Macfarlane

Genres

Drama

Formats

Audiobooks

Drama

Boswell at Large: A Corsican Adventure

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Sat 21^st Jan 2017, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 22^nd Jun 2020, 04:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. At 24, Boswell heads to delay the pressure of growing up. But is Corsica the adventure he was looking for? Stars Lorn Macdonald. Show more

Contributors

Boswell:: Lorn Macdonald
Jacob:: Alasdair Hankinson
Luigi:: Andy Clark
Padre Guilio:: David Ashton
Countess:: Anita Vettesse
Ambrosio:: Jimmy Chisholm
Paoli:: Gavin Mitchell
Director:: Kirsty Williams
Writer:: David Ashton

Genres

Drama

Brand

Drama

The Trial of Joseph Knight

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 12^th Jul 2018, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 8^th Jul 2020, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM

In the late 18th century, plantation owner Sir John Wedderburn returns to Scotland from the West Indies, bringing with him an African slave, Joseph Knight. By May Sumbwanyambe. Show more

Contributors

Joseph Knight:: Nana Amoo-Gottfried
Sir John Wedderburn:: Ron Donachie
Annie Thomson:: Anita Vettesse
Margaret Wedderburn:: Helen Mackay
Sheriff Swinton:: John Buick
Director:: Bruce Young
Producer:: Bruce Young
Writer:: May Sumbwanyambe

Genres

Drama

Brand

River City

16/01/2018

BBC One Scotland

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 16^th Jan 2018, 20:00 on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: Sun 21^st Jan 2018, 14:15 on BBC One Scotland

Rick holds Lydia, Annie and Frankie hostage; will they make it out alive? Stevie lies to make Scarlett give Dougie another chance. The McLeans wait to see if Maggie pulls through. Show more

Contributors

Frankie Roth:: Louise McMenemy
Annie Murdoch:: Dawn Steele
Lydia Murdoch:: Jacqueline Leonard
Rick Harper:: Alex Ferns
Lenny Murdoch:: Frank Gallagher
Alex Murdoch:: Jordan Young
Pete Galloway:: Andy Gray
Caitlin McLean:: Gayle Telfer Stevens
Ellie McLean:: Leah MacRae
Bob Adams:: Stephen Purdon
Angus Lindsay:: Scott Fletcher
Danny Turner:: Neil Pendleton
Stevie O'Hara:: Iain Robertson
Dougie Patterson:: Stewart Porter
Dr McDonald:: Laverne Edmonds
Scarlett Mullen:: Sally Howitt
Jules Belmont:: Aisha Toussaint
Amandeep Jandhu:: Sanjeev Kohli
Madonna Mullen:: Sienna Glackin
Writer:: Anita Vettesse
Producer:: Stephen Garwood
Director:: Patrick Harkins

Genres

DramaSoaps

Brand

River City