Beware The Kids (BBC Radio 3 Drama On 3)

Oct 9, 2024 2:19 AM

Author:Karen Laws,Fiona Evans,Judi Earl,Jane Holman,Max Watson,Tony Neilson

A BBC Radio 3 drama that was developed with a community group in Byker, Newcastle which takes a journey into the reality of neglect as one child's life spirals out of control. Originally broadcast as part of the 'Drama on 3' collection on 25 October 2009. In a fractured society Lives a fractured family. In their fractured home Lies a fractured body. Recorded in front of an audience as part of the 'Free Thinking 2009' Festival of Ideas at The Sage in Gateshead, this hard-hitting play explores how a tragedy can unfold right before the eyes of a child's family and carers. 'Beware the Kids' stars Matthew McNulty as Mark and Rosie Stancliffe as Jaden. Also featured amongst the cast are Judi Earl, Jane Holman, Tony Neilson and Max Watson. Written by Karen Laws and Fiona Evans, and directed by Kate Rowland.

Reviews

hilarious, inventive and anarchic

—— The Times

A beautifully written and very funny account of how a normal but very talented bloke who loves TV, comedy and films ended up a huge TV, comedy and film star. Truly heartwarming stuff

—— heat

An enjoyable romp through Pegg's first stabs at comedy and theatre. And for fans of Spaced, his rant at George Lucas for messing up his Star Wars legacy will be worth the cover price alone

—— News of the World

Extremely funny ... As charming as the man himself!

—— Grazia

Fascinating ... an enjoyable read

—— Observer

A gleeful autobiography written with real wit and verve

—— Shortlist

What happened to Moore is all here in harrowing detail

—— Mail on Sunday

There are moments of laugh-out-loud humour

—— Scotland on Sunday

Rena Fruchter reveals the untold story in a loving but unflinching portrait

—— Evening Herald

The generosity of the family, especially Rena's long-suffering husband Brian, is deeply moving

—— Sunday Express

An unabashed eulogy to a man she was evidently devoted to

—— Telegraph

Clearly Fruchter had a huge affection for Moore but she knew his shortcomings

—— Scottish Sunday Herald

An intelligent, honest and moving portrait

—— Songs of Praise Magazine

The answers are all here, neatly scattered through this mercifully mid-sized biog. Rena Fruchter, herself blessed with comedic skills, delivers you the Dud she knew

—— Manchester Evening News

An honest and moving account of his later years

—— Glasgow Herald

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