My 10 part short story series, ‘The Circus’, which aired on BBC Radio 4 this year and again on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Foyle, has made the BBC’s top 10 recommendations. Lots of great stuff here to listen to… listen.
The fifth and final episode of my series of short stories, ‘The Circus’, is on BBC Sounds. Originally, broadcast on BBC Radio 4, in January, it has been repeated on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Foyle.
‘The Gymnast’ and ‘The Organiser’ are read by Louise Parker and Ian Beattie.
You can now catch the whole series on BBC Sounds here.
This episode contains the stories – The Medium and Dockyard Dolores
“A spiritual medium isn’t sure if a talent show is the proper venue to showcase his divine gifts and a drag queen gives an interview promoting an upcoming talent show.”
Read by Michael Patrick and Tony Flynn
Produced by Michael Shannon
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A former working men’s club in North Belfast called ‘The Circus’ has been refurbished and relaunched with an inaugural talent show – and a massive cash prize for the winner! – inspiring the locals to brush up on some old skills. The new owner, a successful London property developer, has promised to bring a bit of the West End to North Belfast. But can the area really change? Can the people?
Cliftonville Circus is where five roads meet in North Belfast. It is situated in the most deprived part of the city; it is also the most divided. Each road leads to a different area – a different class – a different religion. ‘The Circus’ explores where old Belfast clashes with the new around acceptance, change, class and diversity.
Read by Leanne Devlin and Chris Robinson
Produced by Michael Shannon
Executive Editor Andy Martin
My ten-part short story series The Circus commissioned by, and aired on, BBC Radio 4, earlier this year, is being repeated on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Foyle every Saturday. In five episodes, each one will combine two of the stories. I hope you enjoy.
A former working men’s club in North Belfast called ‘The Circus’ has been refurbished and relaunched with an inaugural talent show – and a massive cash prize for the winner! – inspiring the locals to brush up on some old skills. The new owner, a successful London property developer, has promised to bring a bit of the West End to North Belfast. But can the area really change? Can the people?
Cliftonville Circus is where five roads meet in North Belfast. It is situated in the most deprived part of the city; it is also the most divided. Each road leads to a different area – a different class – a different religion. ‘The Circus’ explores where old Belfast clashes with the new around acceptance, change, class and diversity.
Read by Ruby Campbell and Abigail McGibbon
Produced by Michael Shannon
Executive Editor Andy Martin
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