10 episodes
The JAPE Collective JAPE Productions
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A collective of audio dramas, including THE QUIET ONE, where an old lady struggles to get rid of her smelly husband, and WHO CARES?, a thoughtful drama originally written for the stage, now adapted for broadcast. If you came to this site looking for DUMMY CABS, then you are out of luck. This series in five episodes has been temporarily withdrawn, as the original stage version is currently in production in Southport, in the UK. (Back online after November 2024)
All material performed by Jacqui Padden, Peter Franksson and Alan Veale, and written by award-winning scriptwriters, Peter and Alan.
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Signs
Seventy-six-year-old Madeleine McGlyn is confined to a
secure institution under the Mental Health Act. She’s been there for over 35 years, but listen carefully to her story. Why does Dr Bailey figure so strongly in her life? How does an innocent kiss from a Sleeping Beauty lead to such trauma? The Signs were already there in the beginning…
This is an adaptation of Michael Mau’s original script from
Season 2 of A Blind Play of Social Forces.
“I love this version. I could feel the benign menace in
her voice. The nostalgia for a life she never had. Bravo.” Michael Mau -
The Menu New
Scott and Val have come to a posh restaurant for a “special” occasion – but their anniversary dinner does NOT go to plan. While Scott’s attempt to pop the question is initially foiled by an old flame, Val’s man-y previous relationships provoke more questions than there are items on the menu!
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Who Cares?
Julie has had a gruelling day at the care home where she works. She just wants a glass of wine and a cuddle – not necessarily in that order. She has a colourful story to tell, but why won’t David come out of the kitchen and help Julie unwind?
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Seller Vee
When your luck finally runs IN, what do you do? Barmaid Shani hates being short of money, so when a thousand pounds turns up in her shopping bag, she has some tough decisions to make. As her colleague Miserable Martin puts it: Seller Vee!
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All At Sea!
Six sketches on the theme of cruising from The Red Rose Tattoo, written by Peter Franksson and Alan Veale.
Will Val and Scott find their Love Boat? How did Ede and Flo get that drinks package? Do you know if you can listen in foreign? Will Irving handle a complaint without complaint? Who’s steering this thing anyway?
Music by Dave Thomas, with FX from zapsplat.com. -
The Red Rose Tattoo
An edited version of one of our original live performances, including seven sketches presented ‘radio-style’ (scripts, microphones and plenty of imagination).
We introduce you to Ede and Flo in literary mood, a body in the library, the ladies from the Women’s Institute censoring a nursery rhyme, and several other eccentric residents of “that jewel in the crown of Lancashire, Little Snogging By The Bus Stop.”
All material written by Peter Franksson and Alan Veale, with music by Jim and Dave Thomas.