Next Season, Part 2
Young actor Sam has had some success in his love life and his theatre life, but will he be invited back for the next season at the famous Braddington repertory theatre company?
It is 1959 and actor Sam Beresford has his first big break when he is asked to join the repertory theatre company in Braddington.
Sam has had some success playing the doctor in The Duchess of Malfi but is struggling to make an impact with his small part in Way of the World despite gaining the trust and respect of Ivan Spears. Sam's relationship with local lass Valerie has hit a rocky patch and there is a definite romantic spark with fellow company member, Amanda Maitland. Will Sam manage to successfully navigate his love life and his professional life and be asked to return for next season?
This is an authentic, insider's view: the adventures of the Sam Beresford, are based on those of the writer, Michael Blakemore. For those who work in theatre it is a legendary novel. This is really how it is, this is really how it feels.
SAM......Luke Thallon
AMANDA MAITLAND.....Megan Louise Wilson
VALERIE/ HELEN……Katie Bernstein
IVAN SPEARS.....Roger Allam
MARTIN DANES/ RICHARD WAYLAND.....Joseph Kloska
TOM CHESTER / PAUL POULSON .....Calam Lynch
TOBY BURTON/ SIDNEY COHEN……Elliot Cable
FRED BELL.....Jonathan Tafler
All other parts played by members of the company
Written by Michael Blakemore
Dramatised by Jonathan Tafler
Directed by Nadia Molinari
Sound Design by Sharon Hughes
Technical Producers: Keith Graham, Neva Missirian, Oliver Nelson
Production Co-ordinators: Vicky Moseley and Ben Hollands
BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Radio 4
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- Sun 1 Jun 2025 15:00BBC Radio 4
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