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The Man in the Lift

By Tom Connolly. A man is contracted to repair the lift in an urban residential tower block. But for some of its residents, his presence is much more significant than that.

A man has been contracted to repair the lift in a residential tower block. But trapped in a confined space and suspended in time, a lift can become a place of transformation.

A humorous and unsettling story about social fragmentation and the powerful influence of popular culture and new technology.

A first play for radio by Tom Connolly.

Tom has shot commercials and corporates across the globe. He is also the producer and director of award winning short films for the 成人快手 and Channel 4, including the critically acclaimed "Dogfight". His debut novel "The Spider Truces" was shortlisted for the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award and the Desmond Elliott Prize - the Financial Times called it one of the top five debut novels of the year.

Producer/Director: Karen Rose

A Sweet Talk production for 成人快手 Radio 4.

45 minutes

Last on

Thu 5 Nov 2015 14:15

Credits

Role Contributor
John John Light
Melissa Montanna Thompson
Angie Ruth Gemmell
Steve Lee Ross
Maggie Sheila Reid
Diana Phyllida Law
Les Richard Hawley
Sandy Kerry Ann White
Sam Paul Bazely
Gladys Jillie Meers
Oprah Leila Farzad
Writer Tom Connolly
Director Karen Rose
Producer Karen Rose

Broadcasts

  • Fri 18 Oct 2013 14:15
  • Thu 5 Nov 2015 14:15

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