As the Adventures in Radio series continues, acclaimed playwright, novelist and podcast host, Barney Norris talks to Fraser Ayres about his award-winning radio play, Maynard – a highly compelling comic drama set in and celebrating the locations and communities of multicultural Brixton. What of the inspiration behind the play and what of its development across the years? What of the importance of authenticity and the commercial imperative to a creative work? What of access to opportunities and of truly diverse representation? Join Barney and Fraser as they discuss all this and more in this engaging and timely conversation brought to you by the Adventures in Radio team at the Society of Authors.
Fraser’s radio play, Maynard, was directed by Kathy Burke. It is a Sparklab production for BBC Radio 4. For full production credits please visit: BBC Radio 4 – Drama on 4, Maynard.
Show notes:
Fraser Ayres – InterTalent Rights Group (intertalentgroup.com)
BBC Radio 4 – Drama on 4, Maynard
BBC Radio 4 Extra – Terry Pratchett – Episode guide
BBC Radio 4 – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
TriForce Short Film Festival – FilmFreeway
The TCN – Triforce Creative Network
BBC Three – The Smoking Room – Episode guide
Written and hosted by Barney Norris.
Produced by SoA Scriptwriters Group coordinators, Sophia A Jackson and Theo Jones.
With thanks to Hawthornden Foundation who have kindly funded the Adventures in Radio podcast.
