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Real-Time Drama: Power Cut Sparks Identity Crisis
29 Apr
Summary
- A romantic weekend is disrupted by a boyfriend's traffic jam.
- A power cut occurs during a call with a low vision app.
- The protagonist re-evaluates her capabilities amid the crisis.
A romantic weekend away for Steph and her boyfriend Matt is thrown into disarray when Matt gets stuck in traffic. While alone in a holiday cottage, Steph experiences a sudden power cut, occurring during a crucial phone call.
Her call is with Finn, the voice behind VISUAL-EYEZ, an app developed to assist users with low vision. The simultaneous crisis of the power outage and the unexpected situation compels Steph to undergo a personal re-evaluation of her own capabilities and independence.
This sharply observed, real-time comedy drama, featuring Charlotte Riley in the lead role, delves into themes of skewed perspectives, mixed signals, and the complexities of significant relationships. The production is a BBC Audio Production for BBC Radio 4.
