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Dot and Cal

Poetic drama about an old man who’s captivated by stories and his encounter with an unlikely couple with tales to tell.

Atmospheric drama by Robert Forrest.

It’s a snowy evening on the outskirts of Glasgow when Dot and Cal take shelter in a disused factory. Warming themselves next to a makeshift fire, an intriguing man walks through the door….He’s an old man captivated by stories whose mysterious presence brings out stories in those he sits with.

Cast:

Cal … Simon Donaldson
Dot … Chloe-Ann Tylor
Ossian … Finlay Welsh

Studio recording: Gav Murchie
Production co-ordinators: Ellie Marsh and Minnie Harrop

Sound Design by Niall Young
Directed by Kirsty Williams

Release date:

44 minutes

On radio

Tue 14 Apr 202614:15

Broadcast

  • Tue 14 Apr 202614:15

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