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Doug Lucie - The Milky Way

4 Extra Debut. 1959. Milkman Bob Reilly tries to realise his dreams of success in the music business by managing his son's rock 'n' roll band. Stars Shaun Dingwall. From April 2013.

Its 1959 and milkman Bob Reilly has dreams of making it big as a singer, but after yet another knock-back begins to realise that Emceeing at the local pub might be the highlight of his career. Until, that is, he discovers his son Andy and his mates have formed a band. They're not half bad and who better to manage them and lead them to stardom than Bob himself? Soon the band, christened The Milky Way, begin to have some success, but Bob's hopes and plans for the band's future aren't necessarily those of the band themselves, causing friction between father and son and Bob to reassess his priorities and his long cherished dreams.
From acclaimed dramatist Doug Lucie a new drama about rock 'n' roll, real life, and realising what dreams in life are really worth chasing, starring Shaun Dingwall, Belinda Stewart-Wilson, Jemima Rooper, Tim McInnerny, David Cardy, Ted Reilly, Tony Bignell and Theo Gregrory.

Music by 'The Milky Way' was performed by Doug Lucie, Ian Lucie, Dave Hillman and George Stenning, with lead vocals by Tony Bignell and backing vocals by Theo Gregory and Ted Reilly.

Music was performed by Doug Lucie, Ian Lucie, Dave Hillman and George Stenning, with lead vocals by Tony Bignell.

THE MILKY WAY was written by Doug Lucie and directed by Heather Larmour.

45 minutes

Last on

Fri 23 Feb 2018 11:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Bob Shaun Dingwall
Ann Belinda Stewart Wilson
Sarah Jemima Rooper
Gerry Crowe Tim McInnerny
Vernon David Cardy
Andy Ted Reilly
Colin Tony Bignell
Richard Theo Gregory
Philip George Stenning
Martin Michael Shelford
Dave Ben Crowe
Writer Doug Lucie
Producer Heather Larmour
Director Heather Larmour

Broadcasts

  • Thu 25 Apr 2013 14:15
  • Fri 23 Feb 2018 11:15

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