A Tale of Ossian: Dot and Cal
Poetic drama about an old man who’s captivated by stories and his encounter with an unlikely couple with tales to tell.
Atmospheric drama by Robert Forrest.
It’s a snowy evening on the outskirts of Glasgow when Dot and Cal take shelter in a disused factory. Warming themselves next to a makeshift fire, an intriguing man walks through the door….He’s an old man captivated by stories whose mysterious presence brings out stories in those he sits with.
Cast:
Cal … Simon Donaldson
Dot … Chloe-Ann Tylor
Ossian … Finlay Welsh
Studio recording: Gav Murchie
Production co-ordinators: Ellie Marsh and Minnie Harrop
Sound Design by Niall Young
Directed by Kirsty Williams
On radio
Broadcast
- Next Tuesday14:15BBC Radio 4
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