Shattered [15 Minute Drama]

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Johna

20080922

Monologues by Richard Monks, inspired by the 2007 Cumbrian train crash, examining the profound effects on the lives of local residents one year on from the accident.

Johna is a middle-aged bachelor who has spent his whole life on the family farm. But the train crash forces him into contact with new people and into a new world of possibilities.

Johna - Gerard McDermott.

The crash forces middle-aged farmer Johna into contact with new people.

Kerry

20080923

Monologues by Richard Monks, inspired by the 2007 Cumbrian train crash, examining the profound effects on the lives of local residents one year on from the accident.

Kerry is a typical 15-year-old girl, fighting with her parents and dealing with boys, schoolwork and peer pressure. But on the night of the crash, something terrible happens that not only transforms her relationships with people but also shows her an unexpected path into the future.

Kerry - Rachel Brogan.

The night of the crash shows 15-year-old Kerry an unexpected path into the future.

Tyler

20080924

Monologues by Richard Monks, inspired by the 2007 Cumbrian train crash, examining the profound effects on the lives of local residents one year on from the accident.

Volunteer fireman Tyler was one of the first to reach the crash site. But by helping save others' lives, he has damaged his own. Unable to forget what he has seen, he becomes clinically depressed. Now, involvement in an organic growing project is helping him to find a way forward.

Tyler - Bryan Dick.

Volunteer fireman Tyler helped to save others' lives but has damaged his own.

Heather

20080925

Monologues by Richard Monks, inspired by the 2007 Cumbrian train crash, examining the profound effects on the lives of local residents one year on from the accident.

Heather is a divorcee who recently moved to the village, eager to make a new life for herself as the village shopkeeper. But the locals resented her intrusion and boycotted the business - until the crash changed everything.

Heather - Deborah Findlay.

Heather is a divorcee who recently moved to the village, eager to make a new start.

Jackie

20080926

Monologues by Richard Monks, inspired by the 2007 Cumbrian train crash, examining the profound effects on the lives of local residents one year on from the accident.

Former drug abuser Jackie is a blacksmith, recently returned to the village in an attempt to provide some stability for Sean, her wayward teenage son. She is commissioned to create the memorial to the victims of the crash. As she puts the finishing touches to the memorial, she relates how she believed Sean was responsible for the disaster.

Jackie - Katy Cavanagh.

Heather is a divorcee who recently moved to the village, eager to make a new start.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	Johna	20080922	Monologues by Richard Monks, inspired by the 2007 Cumbrian train crash, examining the profound effects on the lives of local residents one year on from the accident. Johna is a middle-aged bachelor who has spent his whole life on the family farm. But the train crash forces him into contact with new people and into a new world of possibilities. Johna - Gerard McDermott. The crash forces middle-aged farmer Johna into contact with new people.
02	Kerry	20080923	Monologues by Richard Monks, inspired by the 2007 Cumbrian train crash, examining the profound effects on the lives of local residents one year on from the accident. Kerry is a typical 15-year-old girl, fighting with her parents and dealing with boys, schoolwork and peer pressure. But on the night of the crash, something terrible happens that not only transforms her relationships with people but also shows her an unexpected path into the future. Kerry - Rachel Brogan. The night of the crash shows 15-year-old Kerry an unexpected path into the future.
03	Tyler	20080924	Monologues by Richard Monks, inspired by the 2007 Cumbrian train crash, examining the profound effects on the lives of local residents one year on from the accident. Volunteer fireman Tyler was one of the first to reach the crash site. But by helping save others' lives, he has damaged his own. Unable to forget what he has seen, he becomes clinically depressed. Now, involvement in an organic growing project is helping him to find a way forward. Tyler - Bryan Dick. Volunteer fireman Tyler helped to save others' lives but has damaged his own.
04	Heather	20080925	Monologues by Richard Monks, inspired by the 2007 Cumbrian train crash, examining the profound effects on the lives of local residents one year on from the accident. Heather is a divorcee who recently moved to the village, eager to make a new life for herself as the village shopkeeper. But the locals resented her intrusion and boycotted the business - until the crash changed everything. Heather - Deborah Findlay. Heather is a divorcee who recently moved to the village, eager to make a new start.
05	Jackie	20080926	Monologues by Richard Monks, inspired by the 2007 Cumbrian train crash, examining the profound effects on the lives of local residents one year on from the accident. Former drug abuser Jackie is a blacksmith, recently returned to the village in an attempt to provide some stability for Sean, her wayward teenage son. She is commissioned to create the memorial to the victims of the crash. As she puts the finishing touches to the memorial, she relates how she believed Sean was responsible for the disaster. Jackie - Katy Cavanagh. Heather is a divorcee who recently moved to the village, eager to make a new start.