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Absent Friends 2024 - The 7th Dimension

Toby Hadoke pays tribute to some of the lesser-known performers, creators and behind the scenes talent in the world of sci-fi, fantasy and horror whom we lost this year.

Toby Hadoke pays tribute to some of the lesser-known performers, creators and behind the scenes talent in the world of sci-fi, fantasy and horror whom we lost this year.

Including a trio of 99 year olds: Thunderbirds legend and Dalek Voice David Graham, William Russell from Doctor Who鈥檚 very first regular line-up, and Ysanne Churchman (Grace Archer from The Archers but with science fiction credentials too).

He also celebrates behind the scenes talent including make-up designers Lisa Westcott and Sheelagh Wells, designer Ken Ledsham and Floor Manager David Tilley alongside such ubiquitous and gifted thespians as Pamela Salem, Georgina Hale, Richardson Morgan and Stuart Organ.

Producer: Moy McGowan

Made for 大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra.

Release date:

15 minutes

On radio

Sunday 16:45

Broadcasts

  • Sunday 16:45
  • Next Monday 00:45