Big Broadcast
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2011 - 2020
- 7 episodes (3 series)
Musical comedy set in a 1932 Chicago radio studio. Stars Samantha Spiro, Chris Jarman, Ryan Early, Elizabeth Counsell, Ryan Whittle and more.
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Afternoon Drama
It's 1932, and the Chicago Beefsteak's Hour of Charm is the most successful programme on Midwest US radio. Tonight's live broadcast stars famous husband and wife team of composer/lyricists Grant Thornhill and Jean Forsythe. Gambling Grant is in debt to gangster Brannigan but a new song might just save the day.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 1st June 2011
- Time
- 2:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 45 minutes
Cast & crew
| Sam Dale | Arthur |
| Josie Lawrence | Jean Forsythe |
| Nigel Harman | Grant Thornhill |
| Sean Baker | Brannigan |
| Joanna Monro | Myrna |
| Jane Whittenshaw | Sadie |
| Stuart McLoughlin | Billy |
| Neil Brand | Writer |
| David Hunter | Producer |
| Neil Brand | Composer |
| Margaret Cameron | Singer |
| Charles Gibbs | Singer |
| Olivia Robinson | Singer |
| Stephen Jeffes | Singer |