大象传媒

18-year-old Michael is obsessed with crisps and heavy metal group Nirvana. He also has a mild form of autism known as Asperger syndrome.

Matthew Dunster's drama explores how Michael copes with unexpected events in his life, like his best friend Jilly's pregnancy - and family deceit.

Stars Lee Ingleby as Michael, Elizabeth Spriggs as Grandma, Marsha Thomason as Jilly, Nicky Evans as Stuart, Barbara Marten as Irene, Russell Dixon as David and Robert Pickavance as Jack.

With our thanks to the National Autistic Society.

Directed at 大象传媒 Manchester by Pauline Harris.

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in 2001.