A Place In The Country - BBC Saturday Night Theatre - David Pownall

David Pownall is a British playwright and prolific radio dramatist performed internationally, and novelist translated into several languages.
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[@Pluscelamemechose]

I grew up with practically nothing extra, but life wasn't like that. It's amazing, what a decent man as a father can do.

[@Aiko2-26-9]

So well done. The heartbreak of war. The horrors of alcoholism. The frustrations of a class society. The deep loneliness of the human condition.

[@helenabiffio3044]

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[@cacambo589]

...the repetitive toll of predictable clichés.

[@freespiritnufc5661]

One of the best radio drama's I've ever had the pleasure of listening Simply Wonderful ⛄🎄⛄👌

[@all4paws508]

Absolutely! greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦❤

[@feliciascott5544]

Well! Said! I loved it too.

[@koitaki]

The character authenticity (accents aside) & the dialogue...easily among the best I've heard from these radio dramas.

[@emf49]

I agree with Janet Hayes. I really appreciate these plays. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. :)

[@questioneverything2653]

Sending you prayers and love from Western Australia 🇦🇺 Love your content ❤️🙏🏻

[@mathonamoore123]

That was excellent!!!! The Foley sounds and voice acting were 10 out of 10!! I hope, to find more work of David Pownall. From Ireland, Sunday, the 30th of October 2022 @6.34 pm 🧡🇮🇪💚

[@janethayes5941]

Thank you again. I really appreciate all the work you do for us.👏🤩💝

[@davelawday6609]

That was a lovely drama.. thank you ❤❤❤

[@marybarratt2649]

Ah, the wonderful Mollie Sugden. It was a real treat listening to this. Thank you for uploading it.

[@hanschristophercharles6981]

It was good to hear the wonderful actress Mollie Sugden (Mrs. Drew) in this great play. Thanks for the upload!l 😄👌

[@DenisePoole-Closet-Crafts]

Thank you for taking the time to upload these wonderful radio dramas. 😀

[@waynemoore1708]

Second time listening great story Thankyou 1st time & this time . From Sydney 🇦🇺

[@roderickfernandez8554]

Mollie sugden from are you being served so nice to see her in another kind of part

[@hanschristophercharles6981]

Yes, I picked up on her voice right away. She played in numerous radio and TV roles throughout her career.

[@lydiamarks8577]

Wonderful! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Loved it. Thanks for uploading 👍

[@christinethornhill]

Great script with a cast that brought the story into the realms of reality. Splendid

[@michealburnett7]

Splendid 🇮🇪😂 I listen regularly, when away on holiday. Your phone let's you download the episodes, when outside Europe and 1st world. 😜 Splendid

[@cousinsister69]

Hearing names Mollie Sugden & June Barry I was v eager to listen. I was not disappointed. A brilliant performance of a terrific play. edit Was a little bemused with the final outcome.

[@mariebotha4478]

Marvelous! You have another subscriber!

[@jlb9368]

Such a charming performance by the ensemble! Loved it. Thank you!

[@denestarjanyi8892]

Thank you .

[@stevecook3673]

Good listening, enjoyable .

[@Pluscelamemechose]

I'm going to subscribe. Wonderful radio.

[@corinnehaystead2538]

Very enjoyable 😁

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@steviegaga]

A brief synopsis please. But outstanding presentation. Thanks. 🙏🏾

[@TheBobbymcd]

Thanks man

[@lindadobson9854]

Loved it!

[@maureencoman6936]

A tragic and moving story echoing the lives some people have to live.

[@tottiemae2258]

Synopsis: World War II is raging. A plucky, young war widow from Liverpool leaves the strife of her parents' house to make her own way. She takes her two small boys and finds a position as cook for a retired Colonel and his wife. Will this be the home she's looking for? Can she escape the damage that the war has caused?

[@FiFi-wt9zj]

Thank you for this..very helpful

[@tottiemae2258]

You're welcome, Fifi.

[@pennymathysen2428]

Thanks for the synopsis. Not all radio dramas have them so you have to start listening and hope for the best.

[@victorireland8913]

Though accents are spot on, I’m surprised the family saying “Bye” in the leaving the house & home in Liverpool scene, instead of “ta ra”, which would be more likely, tended to undermine the authors object of authenticity.

[@janegriffiths7733]

Thank you for posting Take Care

[@louiseskip3488]

Thanks for this gem. I adore English radio series about life during the war.

[@gloworm6387]

Yeah, they had it rougher than non European countries.

[@SunnyDays00]

Thank YOU 😌❤️👍

[@michelewortelhoek6860]

That was brilliant, but not the ending I would have liked!

[@mogger12345]

Thanks a v thoughtful play with an honest and untidy ending

[@stevie-ray2020]

I disagree about the ending, as I only realised what had really happened to their horse-loving daughter right at the very end!

[@Hakausu]

Sober and depressing "slice of life" story. Lots of great characters and acting but sad, fatalistic storyline. Just and FYI for others who may not be in the mood for such things. I'm sure it would be really interesting to many but it left me really unsettled.

[@jordankennedy8421]

Very good❤

[@wilmabelen8298]

Love this radio drama❤

[@hilarybirch6777]

A parable

[@777-pdf]

The British accent makes this American sleepy and I mean that in a good way 🇺🇸 🦅 ⭐

[@beebee4095]

What dreadful parents!

[@joangibbs2407]

H good

[@Lakeslover1]

📻😀

[@mrp9957]

I didn’t enjoy that at all it was all to close to the truth

[@louiseskip3488]

This must have evoked sad memories. Hope you're OK.

[@stevie-ray2020]

I only realised what had really happened to their horse-loving daughter right at the very end!

[@suspendeddisbelief401]

As a Liverpudlian, some awful, inauthentic accents here.

[@bryine.willis8683]

Uno/ right...

[@caroleaustin4521]

I love Molly Sugden ,but her scouse accent was the worst I've heard. I enjoyed the play though.

[@iap-ug3oy]

Absolutely ruined by the adds..I turned it off……..

[@ChestertonRadio]

Sorry. The settings were wrong. It's fixed now. We have more like this in our Plays playlist linked here: Plays.ChestertonRadio.com

[@rubytuesday5412]

BM 30.30