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THE CORNWELL 4
Phil Cornwell (Mrs Biggs) plays four separate characters in this series of short films based on the BBC series, The Cornwell Estate
Stars Tony Gardner (Last Tango in Halifax, Fresh Meat), Daisy Haggard (Psychoville), Ricky Champ (Him and Her) and Cyril Nri
Created by Phil Cornwell and Andrew McGibbon
Life on a fictional housing estate told from the perspective of four of Phil Cornwell’s character creations as they negotiate the ups and downs of estate life. Starring Phil Cornwell, Tony Gardner, Daisy Haggard, Geoffrey Hutchings, Felix Dexter, Andrew McGibbon and Cyril Nri.
REVIEWS
“A very good cast, good production and sharp script make it sound both real and surreal. Listen via a computer to see it, too”
Gillian Reynolds, The Telegraph,
“Andrew McGibbon’s fantastic (in every sense) comedy The Cornwell Estate…What makes this series work so well is the preposterousness allied with minute observation in both the writing and performance”
“Dave has just been released after ‘doing nine moon of bird’, and is keen to let everyone know about his lawbreaking exploits. But is Dave all mouth and no trousers? Cornwell’s observation of the London wide-boy patois is spot on, so much so that you might have trouble understanding him if you’re not au fait with the lingo”
Gary Rose, The Radio Times
EPISODE 1. DAVE KAFKA
Dave says he’s just been inside for a stretch and he’s moved in with his grandfather, Syd a big London gangster in the sixties. But as Dave swaggers around the estate telling people he’s been doing “jobs” that he heard about inside, he gets an unwelcome visit from a job seekers allowance officer threatening to stop his benefit. Syd is none too pleased either as Dave is bringing him unwanted attention from Syd’s former gang mates seeking revenge for a killing in the 60’s. Syd will have to do something.
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY ANDREW MCGIBBON
Listen to the original audio broadcast – a simulcast with the audio matching the film – on R4 on Tuesday 2nd April 2013 at 23:45 BST. The show feature’s Morrissey single The Last Of The Famous International Playboys to be re-released on 8th April 2013,
EPISODE 2. KEITH BUTLER
Keith Butler is a London cabbie with forthright views on gays, immigrants and other entrenched non-PC opinions. When his wife Hilda, who he loves chooses to have a transgender op, Keith is forced to re-examine his non PC views and reaches an unusual compromise
Created by Phil Cornwell and Andrew McGibbon
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY ANDREW MCGIBBON
Listen to the original audio broadcast – a simulcast with the audio matching the film – on R4 on Wednesday 3rd April 2013 at 23:45 BST.