Toyah On The Radio: BBC R4 Extra: The Older Woman (Eps 1&2)
The first series of The Older Woman, the six-part radio drama which was originally broadcast in 1993, begins airing again on BBC Radio 4 Extra from next Tuesday.
Toyah plays Elsa, alongside Martun Clunes and Zoë Wanamaker as Roy and Jane in this excellent, and slightly surreal, drama by Tony Bagley. Toyah also performs the theme song to The Older Woman.
The series, produced by Paul Schlesinger, also features David Troughton, Geoff McGivern, David Holt, Keith Drinkel and Melanie Hudson in a variety of roles.
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Tuesday 6th September: 9.30am
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Tuesday 6th September: 4.30pm
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Wednesday 7th September: 4.30am
Episode 1 of 6. Local hack journalist Roy Hitchcock meets his former English teacher, and sets out on a crusade to win her heart against all odds. Stars Zoe Wanamaker, Martin Clunes and Toyah Willcox. From January 1993.
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Tuesday 13th September: 9.30am
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Tuesday 13th September: 4.30pm
The Older Woman: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Wednesday 14th September: 4.30am
Episode 2 of 6. Can Roy impress Jane by joining a green pressure group? Meanwhile, Pavarotti appears in his dreams with some invaluable advice. Stars Zoe Wanamaker, Martin Clunes and Toyah Willcox. From January 1993.
• Below are a couple of Radio Times clippings with a little more detail about the series, published when The Older Woman originally aired in January 1993. (Thanks to Anthony Lewis)
