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Variations on a Theme by Neil Armstrong

Michael Symmons Roberts' dark comedy Variations on a Theme by Neil Armstrong takes a sideways look at the conspiracy theory that the first walk on the moon was mocked up on earth.

As we approach the anniversary of the moon landings, Michael Symmons Roberts takes a look at fake news through the lens of the conspiracy theories that this historical moment happened on a film set on earth. Variations on a Theme by Neil Armstrong is a dark comedy, exploring what's real and what's fake in the way such news is communicated.

Belle - Lydia Wilson
Luna - Laurel Lefkow
Neil Armstrong - Andonis James Anthony
Laura - Verity Henry
Mario - Louis Labovitch
Billy - Graeme Hawley

Produced in Salford by Susan Roberts

44 minutes

Last on

Fri 23 Jul 2021 14:15

Broadcasts

  • Thu 11 Jul 2019 14:15
  • Fri 23 Jul 2021 14:15

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