Damned, Damned, Damned

Frank Cottrell Boyce's series of plays about the punk generation 30 years on continues with the story of Mick, a former bouncer cum roadie.

Hardman Mick's career in the music business imploded after a brush with an over-enthusiastic fan. Now in prison, can he find salvation in his treasured memories of 'that night' in 1977?

Mick worked in 'personal security' for rock and pop bands until an unfortunate incident with an over-enthusiastic fan saw him jailed for violence. As part of his battle to come to terms with what he has become, Mick has been trying to mentor a volatile young prisoner. The invitation to the reunion arrives, throwing his thoughts back to his young self and deeply unsettling him. He remembers that night in 1977 as the best night of his life. Then he receives a letter from Muttley who was also there that night.

Writer Frank Cottrell Boyce is probably best known for films like '24 Hour Party People', 'A Cock & Bull Story', 'Hilary & Jackie', 'Welcome to Sarajevo' and 'Butterfly Kiss'. He won the CILIP Carnegie Medal in 2004 for 'Millions', his first novel, which was subsequently filmed by British director Danny Boyle.

Mick Martindale .... Richard Ridings
Lee .... Lloyd Thomas
Tony .... Chris Pavlo
Wayne ... Richie Campbell
Phil .... Paul Richard Biggin
Announcer .... John Rowe
Guard .... Ben Crowe

Director: Toby Swift

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2008.