BBC Drama Catalogue - BBC Radio International

Acting Exercise
by Peter Barnes
Bat Blues
by Ivor Cutler
The Bionic Blob
by James Follett
B. By Duration
The best adaptations from the stage or original scripts
Single plays are broken down into genres so that they may be used
within series. In this selection 52 weeks are offered for the first three
genres, the fourth an example of more creative scheduling and the
last a seasonal Christmas offering. However much more is available
as required and within each genre there is great diversity, allowing
considerable flexibility of scheduling.
1. 15 minutes
An experienced dramatist can accomplish a lot in fifteen
minutes as the plays in this genre amply demonstrate. Having
much in common with the short story these plays are ideal for
scheduling before significant times - "Up To the Hour", "Just
Before Midnight" - and are suitable for all times of the day. Also
in this genre are two top quality dramatised serials which
confirm the emphasis on entertainment and the considerable
variety on offer.
A two-hander where an actor puts his professional skill to
unexpectedly practical use.
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A bizarre comedy in which Cutler teaches one woman and several
bats how to play jazz piano.
A Sci-fi private-eye comedy.
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