Audio by genre drama

A three minute drama produced by Peter Banks centred on two main characters set in the northwest of England. Two teenage boys accidentally set fire to their school at the weekend causing massive damage. The drama follows the character Frank as he is racked with guilt until he finds out the fire was not his fault.
3:00 minutes (1.73 MB)

Paranoia, something we all suffer from time to time. This fictitious rendition of Arnold Biggs journal as a prison Guard in Dartmoor prison looks into the despair of one particular prisoner opens our eyes to a now dated look at a system imprisoning more than a 10% rise in young offenders every year in the uk today, was Biggs really that wrong?
3:00 minutes (1.75 MB)

An insight into schizophrenia, what it is, how it is caused and treated and the types of experiences sufferers may incur. It features interview inserts with a paranoid schizophrenic and short dramatic reconstructions of his experiences with narration from John Gridley.
3:00 minutes (1.38 MB)

Two guys working in a hotel find a mobile phone, testing their consciences.
3:01 minutes (2.08 MB)

Here we have a drama produced by Craig Fenner, touching the unfortunate truth of how hard it is to stay determined and dedicated when in a band. Steve is pushed to the edge to confront his band mate about how he really feels about the time and effort they put in.
3:00 minutes (1.32 MB)

Here I wanted an argument to be raised when a character talks about a shop murder, and the advantage of cctvs. Here the other character disagrees with what is being said, and talks of the disadvantages that cctvs have, and although his views are so negative they are also valid. In relation to this character being against cctvs, there is a twist at the end.
3:01 minutes (2.77 MB)

The drama focuses on the lives of young students today, referring to how they deal with a heavy workload and other aspects such a peer pressure and time management.
3:01 minutes (2.34 MB)

Blessed with talent and ability, William Benton-Diggins tells of his rise to success, and his down fall to alcohol. After losing everything, Williams only hope is to seek help through group therapy. Through his story, we see how William is constantly battling with his inner conscience to regain the life he once held.
3:02 minutes (2.78 MB)

This is a drama presentation on Paranoia which is a disturbed thought process characterized by excessive anxiety or fear, often to the point of irrationality and delusion.
3:03 minutes (2.8 MB)

A 3 minute Radio Drama with a plot that develops quickly when the Friendship of the two characters is tested after the disappearance of some money. This problem spirals into a drama which twists and turns and the audience are left wondering who’s guilty and who’s innocent. As events unfold an unexpected twist explains what has really been going on.
3:00 minutes (2.93 MB)

This drama is about the lengths people will go to become a celebrity. In particular one man called Squib who has been on the fringes of celebrity for a long time and now believes it’s his turn and there’s not a lot he won’t do to get there.
3:34 minutes (2.95 MB)

A three minute radio drama chronicling the thoughts of a paranoid man governed by a police state. Utilising key radio drama techniques and Pro Tools professional editing software as well as the added realism of original sound effects, the drama provokes strong emotion and raises key areas and issues of debate.
3:00 minutes (2.43 MB)

A radio drama which applies the concept of being unable to instantly register ones birth name, due to titles, identities and attributes attained from various areas of society.
3:00 minutes (2.73 MB)

A short form radio drama recorded on location around Leicester and in the CTS studios at DeMontfort University, with help from the BBC.
5:24 minutes (1.55 MB)

This is the story of a man cutting himself off from the world by building a fence around his home. A fence that totally surrounds him. Devised and recorded by Rob Watson, Julius Ayodeji, Sheralee Gordon, Abigail Le Fleming.
1:38 minutes (1.04 MB)

One of two productions of this short play made on the day that BBC Radio Drama spent with The Factory. Same words, different cast. George - Liz Richardson Bobby - Susannah Wise Directed by Jeremy Mortimer A Factory/BBC Production.
7:45 minutes (10.66 MB)

Actors: Alex Blake and Marianne Oldham. Directed by Abigail le Fleming. A Factory/BBC Radio Drama production
4:58 minutes (6.83 MB)

Drama from my final year project.
4:41 minutes (2.68 MB)

Recorded last summer when knife crime was on everyone's mind.
3:13 minutes (1.84 MB)

Written and recorded by students at Rose Bruford College.
1:29 minutes (877.59 KB)

Buddy comedy piece about two friends stuck in the middle of nowhere - possibly anywhere between Wales and Scotland late one night after their car breaks down. Through a series of mistakes one of the two has landed them in this position, while the other is very vocal about their displeasure at the situation. Things come to a head when one of the two thinks they can hear a bear.

3:00 minutes (2.95 MB)

The banality of domestic life is disturbed by the arrival of new neighbours.
3:00 minutes (2.36 MB)

The drama demonstrates one particular persons depressed idea about their job and how unsatisfying they find it. This is a view many people have, people who feel they are wasting their life stuck in the same boring routine every day, so much so they stop noticing what day of the week it is.
3:01 minutes (3.34 MB)

 An experiment using using an iPhone to record an audio piece. Using the 4Tracks application a background soundscape was recorded using the built-in microphone to a pair of Senheiser headphones. The monologue was based on observations noted at the time, then recorded in a quiet room and 'mixed' via the 4Tracks app. No processing or manipulation of the file was undertaken, except to add a fade in and out. This was done in ProTools 8 and the file converted to an mp3 in Adobe Audition 1.5.
1:55 minutes (1.2 MB)

 The second of my iPhone experiments. Again I've made no effort to change the audio, other than that which is possible on 4Tracks. It has the feel of something very rough and ready.
1:48 minutes (1.42 MB)

Another smash and grab recording with no processing - this time I've used an Edirol R-09 hand-held recorder, imported the source material to ProTools and made some basic edits. Then converted the file to an mp3 in Adobe Audition.
2:54 minutes (3.22 MB)

My aim is to produce at least one short piece each day. Not being a performer or a creative writer the experience is interesting. I hope the images give a sense of what Sandy Lane was like tonight, and how I put the peice together using ProTools - sitting on my bed. Again, the only processing is a fade at the top and the tail, and two tracks recorded seperately on an Edirol R-09.
2:36 minutes (2.4 MB)

Today's exercise was recorded at the Highcross centre in Leicester - such a mundane place I couldn't help but feel underwhelmed!
2:34 minutes (2.36 MB)

Made by Menagerie, a new writing company from Cambridge, and BBC Radio Drama. A Cambridge supervisor invites his pupil for a night-time walk...
7:42 minutes (7.06 MB)

Another quick set of observations recorded near the Clock Tower in Leicester. The technique is very loose - write notes when I am stood observing and recording. Record the notes later with only a minimum of editing and checking. Then mix with no processing against the sounds recorded at the time. It is what it is...
2:05 minutes (1.91 MB)

The next installment of my modest little observations. This one was recorded in the market square Melton Mowbray on 18th August 2009. Same rules apply. Minimal editing. One day I might start to think about character, dialogue and narrative...
2:51 minutes (2.62 MB)

An audio drama made by Menagerie, a new writing company from Cambridge, with BBC Radio Drama. A man on a narrow boat ponders his life on a summer night...
8:05 minutes (7.41 MB)

A short drama made by Menagerie, a new writing company in Cambridge, with BBC Radio Drama.
8:04 minutes (7.39 MB)

Made by Menagerie, a new writing company based in Cambridge, and BBC Radio Drama. A couple have a tense journey to a funeral...
7:15 minutes (6.64 MB)

A couple and a baby by the Tyne... Joe.........Steven Milne Dee........Lola McEvoy   Recorded in Newcastle as part of the Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival October 2009
3:23 minutes (7.74 MB)

A father and son prepare for an important meeting... Big Dave............Peter Harrison Little Dave.........Steven Milne   Recorded in Newcastle as part of the Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival, October 2009.
4:36 minutes (10.53 MB)

A daughter is desperate to scatter her mother's ashes. Liz..........Barbara Johnson Annie.....Lola McEvoy Recorded in Newcastle as part of the BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival, October 2009.
3:37 minutes (8.3 MB)

A disturbing encounter for the girl behind the counter... Lucy.......Angela White Mark......Peter Harrison   Recorded in Newcastle as part of the Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival
3:25 minutes (7.82 MB)

A mother and daughter have an emotional meeting... Maureen.....Ann Ridley Jane...........Angela White   Directed by Kate Verghese Recorded in Newcastle as part of the Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival, October 2009
4:31 minutes (10.35 MB)

A daughter finds that her mother has placed a rather unusual advertisement... Mam........Barbara Johnson Izzy.........Chloe Cornish   Recorded in Newcastle as part of the Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival, October 2009
5:20 minutes (12.21 MB)

A woman reveals some surprising news... Joanne.......Lola McEvoy Sylvia.........Ann Ridley Directed by Kate Verghese   Recorded in Newcastle as part of the Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival, October 2009
3:42 minutes (8.49 MB)

A girl describes her first trip to see her family in India... Teacher........Michael McGregor Kaz..............Neha Dariwal   Recorded in Newcastle as part of the BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival, October 2009
3:40 minutes (8.38 MB)

What the King did during the war, when he was poor.
0:40 minutes (1.6 MB)

Death is feeling unloved.
4:04 minutes (5.51 MB)

Advice for rats
0:35 minutes (1.53 MB)

One of ten dramas made by new radio writers on a BBC course at Bore Place in Kent.

5:51 minutes (13.39 MB)

A writers' workshop was held at Talawa Theatre Company. The writers had to create a short audio play around the concept of a gridlock in London. This piece, 'Don't Panic' by Robert D Hutchinson is a result of that workshop.

3:01 minutes (3.45 MB)

A writers' workshop was held at Talawa Theatre Company. The writers had to create a short audio play around the concept of a gridlock in London. This piece, 'Gridlock in London' by Meziem Ndukwe a result of that workshop.

2:41 minutes (3.06 MB)

A writers' workshop was held at Talawa Theatre Company. The writers had to create a short audio play around the concept of a gridlock in London. This piece, 'Don't Hold On' by Havana Wellings-Longmore, is a result of that workshop.

4:54 minutes (5.62 MB)

A writers' workshop was held at Talawa Theatre Company. The writers had to create a short audio play around the concept of a gridlock in London. This piece, 'Learning to Swim' by Dan Horrigan, is a result of that workshop.

3:26 minutes (3.93 MB)

A writers' workshop was held at Talawa Theatre Company. The writers had to create a short audio play around the concept of a gridlock in London. This piece, 'Marble Gods' by Andrew Muir, is a result of that workshop.

2:36 minutes (2.98 MB)