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The story of the Pioneers of Cross Culture love, in terms of white women falling in love with black men in the 50/60s..and the difficulties they faced from society, family and friends and the product of their liaisons..Coffee Coloured Kids..

Listeners are advised

This piece consists of strong language.

In order to keep the piece authentic, the writer has insisted in keeping with the rhetoric of that time...

Starring Trevor Dwyer-Lynch and Julia Haworth

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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Men of a certain age will generally talk about anything else rather than about their mental health. 

Ben and Pete are no different.. Two middle aged mates on their first fishing trip without their friend Marko, whose recent, totally unexpected death was a huge shock to them both.

Even the crazy stories, dark humour and piss taking can't stop them opening up in a way they never expected. 

Trigger: Suicide

Starring Steve Connolly, Chris Allen and Colin Titley.

Written, Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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An unexpected visitor leads to a life-changing dilemma in this dark, twisting tale.

Starring Steve Cain, Lisa Whiteside and Natalie Ciufo

Written by Richard Hearn

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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Charlie didn’t have a ordinary death…in fact it was rather embarrassing for Mary, especially when she had to dial 999 and ask for assistance..

Time for Mary to face the music..

Starring Julie Edwards & Kerry Willison-Parry

Written by Paul Daley

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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A table of passengers aboard the 22:00 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly train discover what really matters in life when their train is derailed in this ultimately feel good Christmas drama.

Starring Erin Shanagher, Michael Starke, Trevor Dwyer Lynch, Robert Beck, Lucy Brennan, Zoe Iqbal and Olivia Thomson..

Written by Julia Haworth

Directed by Paul Ludden

Trigger Warning: Suicide

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William (Billy) Livesey is a veteran who is now living in a care home. Suffering with dementia and not being treated well by some an act of kindness allows Billy a few moments of lucidity, taking him back to the life changing incident which took place in the final hours of the battle for Wireless Ridge in the Falklands War of 1982. Everyone has a history.

William (Billy) Livesey: Daniel Jillings

Lisa: Anna Jobarteh

Glenys: Lisa Whiteside

Stu: Ryan Clayton

Captain Randall: Ryan Clayton

Written, Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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Siblings plot over a secret family heirloom in this dark comedy set after a funeral.

Starring Caroline Chesworth and Sean Chriscole.

Written by Richard Hearn.

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden.

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Jeff is divorced and is taking his first steps back into dating. Getting back on the bus he calls it. Much to the surprise of his son Nick, Jeff has met someone and has invited her home for a meal. He hopes his lad can give him a few tips on modern day romance..

Starring Phil Chadwick & Sean Radford

Written by Paul Daley

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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Nellie has always been the person who keeps the family together, the matriarch, Salford born and bred. A Wife, Mam & Gran..Diagnosed with Alzheimer's and becoming the victim of a cowardly bulglary contribute towards a sharp decline in Nellie's health and her ability to look after herself. Her family have to make tough decisions in order to keep her safe.

Starring Lynn Roden, Cathy Crabb, Elizabeth Poole, Steve Evets, Justin Moorhouse and David Scott.

Written by Trevor Dwyer-Lynch

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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Thirtysomething Louise Robson had everything she always wanted.

Married to the boy she fell in love with, living in the house they had 'done-up' together and spending nights picking out girls' and boys' names. 

Then, one five-minute chat with her doctor, changed all that - forever.

Everything Louise had dreamed of, hoped for and lived for was over.

How could she possibly go on with life as it was?

This is Louise's heart-breaking story.

Starring Lisa Whiteside

Written By Phil Pearson

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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