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Walter Now

by David Cook
Ian McKellen
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A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring Sir Ian McKellen, written by David Cook as follow-up to his 1982 Channel 4 social commentary drama, 'Walter', about a man with learning difficulties. 'Walter Now' was originally broadcast as the 'Saturday Play' on 10 January 2009 and repeated on 25 September 2010. In November 1982, Channel 4 launched with David Cook's 'Walter'. Now, more than 25 years later, this award-winning writer brings us up to date with Walter's life and Sir Ian McKellen recreates his extraordinary performance. Walter is now a pensioner. Following the death of his mother, Walter spent many years living in a psychiatric hospital. When that was closed down he moved to hostel accommodation where he is isolated and lonely. When his support worker hears of a house share with three others, he suggests Walter. But Walter is twice the age of the rest. Will they accept him? Will he cope with independent living? Will they integrate with the community around them? Also stars Becky Hindley, Malcolm Tierney, Anna-Marie Heslop, Robert Londsdale, Gunnar Cauthery, Edmund Davies, Jill Cardo and Ceallach Spellman. Directed by Claire Grove.
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Publisher: BBC Audio Edition: Unabridged

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  • ISBN: 9781408473245
  • File size: 27196 KB
  • Release date: March 1, 2011
  • Duration: 00:56:39

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781408473245
  • File size: 27200 KB
  • Release date: March 1, 2011
  • Duration: 00:56:39
  • Number of parts: 1

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Performing Arts Nonfiction

Languages

English

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring Sir Ian McKellen, written by David Cook as follow-up to his 1982 Channel 4 social commentary drama, 'Walter', about a man with learning difficulties. 'Walter Now' was originally broadcast as the 'Saturday Play' on 10 January 2009 and repeated on 25 September 2010. In November 1982, Channel 4 launched with David Cook's 'Walter'. Now, more than 25 years later, this award-winning writer brings us up to date with Walter's life and Sir Ian McKellen recreates his extraordinary performance. Walter is now a pensioner. Following the death of his mother, Walter spent many years living in a psychiatric hospital. When that was closed down he moved to hostel accommodation where he is isolated and lonely. When his support worker hears of a house share with three others, he suggests Walter. But Walter is twice the age of the rest. Will they accept him? Will he cope with independent living? Will they integrate with the community around them? Also stars Becky Hindley, Malcolm Tierney, Anna-Marie Heslop, Robert Londsdale, Gunnar Cauthery, Edmund Davies, Jill Cardo and Ceallach Spellman. Directed by Claire Grove.
Expand title description text
Performing Arts Nonfiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    BBC Audio
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9781408473245
    File size: 27196 KB
    Release date: March 1, 2011
    Duration: 00:56:39

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9781408473245
    File size: 27200 KB
    Release date: March 1, 2011
    Duration: 00:56:39
    Number of parts: 1

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  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English