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The Midweek Drama
Bamalam Productions
The Midweek Drama is our flagship podcast, a collection of audio dramas written by contemporary writers and performed by new acting talent. Drama, Comedy, Serial, SCIFI, LGBTQIA+ and everything in between, you're guaranteed to find something you like.
- 38 episodes
- Updated Dec 24, 2025
Episodes38
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Jun 12, 2022 · 16 minLIVES BEHIND THE LIGHTS
Written By: Keaton Lansley Directed By: James Steventon Starring: Kate Chappell as JEN Keaton Tyler Lansley as BENNY Kyle Fisher as RYAN George Astbury as KAZ George Miller as JAMES C.C. Hughes as SUSAN Daneka Etchells as JACKIE Debra Spearman as MRS B Lauren Sturgess as LISA
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Jun 12, 2022 · 9 minSHE HATED WORMS
Written by Ruth McLoughlin Directed by Lauren Sturgess Starring:Debra Speakman as The MotherShannon Daly as JenGeorge Astbury as Rob with James Steventon as Mark
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Jun 12, 2022 · 8 minFAMILY DUTIES
Written By: Hannah Lawrence Directed By: James Steventon Starring: Victoria Oxley as LISA Samuel Edward Taylor as TOM With Lauren Sturgess as NURSE
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Sep 1, 2021 · 49 minALL THE BENS
The audio adaptation of Ian Townsend's award winning play "All The Bens." Adapted for Audio By Ian Winterton. In association with Arts Council England Directed By: Joseph Lidster Starring: Nathaniel Hall as BEN Jack Bence as AL Finn Walters as HENRY With Joanne Dakin as JAN, SHONA, NURSE and Additional Voices Chris Jack as RAY, DOCTOR and Additional Voices Samuel Thompson as REECE and Additional Voices James Steventon as Additional Voices Featuring the Music of Minute Taker "All The Bens Theme" "Neon Lines" by Walter Alienson and Minute Taker.
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Oct 7, 2020 · 12 minMAY DAY
Written By Katherine McDermott Starring Elaine Smith as HelenKatherine McDermott as Emily Emma Fernell as NellSian Berry as Kitty David Few as The NarratorDavid Jones as The Clown
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Sep 30, 2020 · 9 min1: THE STORY OF THE UNDISCOVERED SUITCASE
Written By Katherine McDermott Starring Katherine McDermott as Imogene David Few as Radio Announcer
- TMMar 25, 2020 · 23 min
2: Brian Bloodaxe
Written by Anthony Brian Foster. Middle-aged gamer Len absconds into a Viking fantasy game realm to avoid facing Patty's demands after their offspring fly the nest. But Valhalla gets ever more complicated after he is pursued by newly-flown dependents, Ross and Jane with their own set of needs and wants. Can the family who play together, stay together? Starring: Anthony Bessick as Len Julie Root as Patty D.G Jones as Vernon/Vlad The Inhaler Megan Porter as Jane Tom Sturgess as Ross and Charlie Hiscock as Kevin The Euthaniser
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Mar 18, 2020 · 26 min1: Brian Bloodaxe
Written by Anthony Brian Foster. Middle-aged gamer Len absconds into a Viking fantasy game realm to avoid facing Patty's demands after their offspring fly the nest. But Valhalla gets ever more complicated after he is pursued by newly-flown dependents, Ross and Jane with their own set of needs and wants. Can the family who play together, stay together? Starring: Anthony Bessick as Len Julie Root as Patty D.G Jones as Vernon/Vlad The Inhaler Megan Porter as Jane Tom Sturgess as Ross and Charlie Hisock as Kevin The Euthaniser
- TMMar 11, 2020 · 14 min
5: Crew
Written by Declan Donohue. The story continues following sound engineer and wayward musician Damien who, along with his bouncer friend Greg, are trying to prop up a failing rock pub, Ragnorock. Between arguments on musical style, Damien’s hidden talents and a doomed love triangle, the band face much worse than just the decaying pubs closure. Starring: Paul Worrall as Damien Marcus Christopherson as Greg Lauren Sturgess as Carly and Qas Hamid as Terry
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Mar 2, 2020 · 1 hr 2 minCRACKING THE FEATHERS
Written By Ian Winterton Directed By Celia De Wolff Starring: Julie Hesmondhalgh as WENDY Robert Glenister as OLIVER Marlon Solomon as SIMON Oliver Devoti as DAVID David Fleeshman as ALAN With James Steventon as Young Simon / Shop Clerk / Doctor Lauren Sturgess as ECT Doctor / Barmaid Tom Sturgess as Young David Elliot Winterton as Toddler David Music: I Giorni By Ludovico Einaudi All Rights Reserved to Warner Chappell Music In association with Arts Council England
- TMFeb 26, 2020 · 9 min
4: Crew
Written by Declan Donohue. The story continues following sound engineer and wayward musician Damien who, along with his bouncer friend Greg, are trying to prop up a failing rock pub, Ragnorock. Between arguments on musical style, Damien’s hidden talents and a doomed love triangle, the band face much worse than just the decaying pubs closure. Starring: Paul Worrall as Damien Marcus Christopherson as Greg Lauren Sturgess as Carly and Qas Hamid as Terry
- TMFeb 19, 2020 · 9 min
3: Crew
Written by Declan Donohue. The story continues following sound engineer and wayward musician Damien who, along with his bouncer friend Greg, are trying to prop up a failing rock pub, Ragnorock. Between arguments on musical style, Damien’s hidden talents and a doomed love triangle, the band face much worse than just the decaying pubs closure. Starring: Paul Worrall as Damien Marcus Christopherson as Greg Lauren Sturgess as Carly and Qas Hamid as Terry
- TMFeb 12, 2020 · 8 min
2: Crew
Written by Declan Donohue. The story continues following sound engineer and wayward musician Damien who, along with his bouncer friend Greg, are trying to prop up a failing rock pub, Ragnorock. Between arguments on musical style, Damien’s hidden talents and a doomed love triangle, the band face much worse than just the decaying pubs closure. Starring: Paul Worrall as Damien Marcus Christopherson as Greg Lauren Sturgess as Carly and Qas Hamid as Terry
- TMFeb 5, 2020 · 11 min
1: Crew
Written by Declan Donohue. Damien is a sound engineer and wayward musician who, along with his bouncer friend Greg, are trying to prop up a failing rock pub, Ragnorock. Turning a disaster into opportunity, the pair form an ad hoc band and put on a night at Ragnorock with pint-pulling Carly on bass. Between arguments on musical style, Damien’s hidden talents and a doomed love triangle, the band face much worse than just the decaying pubs closure. Starring: Paul Worrall as Damien Marcus Christopherson as Greg Lauren Sturgess as Carly and Qas Hamid as Terry
- TMJan 29, 2020 · 16 min
Some Dance To Remember
Written by Neil Arnott This drama is a poignant examination of how Alzheimer's disease strips its victims of almost everything and makes life for those affected by it almost unbearable. Jim and Rose are an ordinary couple looking forward to their old age together when dementia strikes. We see how Rose, Jim's loving wife, is affected and how she handles her loss with stoicism and even a degree of positivity, finding ways to cope and ways to remain cheerful by remembering the good times they had shared. Starring: Geoff Baron as Jim and Anne Baron as Rose Directed by Lauren Sturgess
- TMJan 22, 2020 · 20 min
The Old Green Vegetables
Written by Neil Arnott The Old Green Vegetables is a comedy featuring two long time drinking buddies Jack and Norman. They meet three or four times a week at their local, the Badger's Crook, somewhere in London, and while away the hours sharing a pint or two and putting the world to rights. Jack is an upright citizen, retired (ex-military) and fastidious about his appearance. Norman on the other hand is somewhat shambolic, writing a book that never seems to progress and pottering around markets. He is also a conspiracy theorist with a long-hidden secret that, when it comes to light, amazes Jack and sends them both on an adventure which will change their lives forever. Starring: Andrew C. Husband as Gerald D.G Jones as Jack David Swift as Norman and Katherine McDermott as Rosie Directed by James Steventon and Lauren Sturgess
- TMJan 15, 2020 · 21 min
Killing Yoko
Written by Luke Richards. Two Beatles loving best friends find themselves taken on the adventure of a lifetime as they are transported back to 1968. Will they save the Beatles? Starring: Jack D'Arcy as Barry Michael Baines as Will Lew Freeburn as Stuart Best Liam Rabbette as John Lennon Houmi Miura as Yoko Ono Directed by James Steventon and Lauren Sturgess