VOLUNTEERS by Franceschild and Little
“You’ve Never Heard My Music” (in five episodes)
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 from 24 May, 1999
You’ve Never Heard My Music is the story of four people who ring the Samaritans to find the Volunteers have a sympathetic ear and a tender heart which brings comfort, hope and often hilarity into this most dramatic of situations. This is Donna Franceschild and Simon Little’s first drama for radio. Donna Franceschild’s other work includes Takin’ Over the Asylum, Eureka Street and Donovan Quick for BBC television.
CAST
Chick, Manager of the Samaritans branch – KEN CRANHAM
Eve, a new Volunteer – EMMA FIELDING
Ally, in charge of emails at the branch – JASPER BRITTON
Marjorie, a woman in her seventies – EDNA DORE
Jeff, a former rock singer – KARL JOHNSON
Jackie, wife of Mick – ASHLEY JENSEN
Mick – DARREN TIGHE
Cybercafe Owner – SEBASTIAN GRAHAM JONES
COMPANY
Music – John Tams
Studio Presentation – John Tams & Ray Williams
Producer – Nicholas Newton
Directed by Bill Bryden