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In the strange world of the 22nd century, Maverick Lesterman is a highly developed computerised human 'meat machine', created and employed by a multi-national company.

When he is involved in an fatal accident aboard a spaceship, he is returned to Earth to be 'comforted' by Esther Anderson, a 17 year-old clone.

However, the dispassionate world of the company is suddenly shattered when Maverick, relieved from the pressure of drugs and hypnosis that control his thinking, rediscovers areas of his submerged personality with frightening consequences.

Starring Michael Jayston and Catherine Kessler

Written by Steve Gallagher for Â鶹Éç Radio 4’s Hi-Fi Theatre.

This was a 1970s series of plays presenting new and classic dramas exploring the world of stereophonic sound. (How quaint it seems now?)

Lesterman .... Michael Jayston
Esther .... Catherine Kessler
Lydecker .... Paul Maxwell
Spacerwatch 1/Marshall .... Brian Haines
Goldeneye/Handyman:.... John Bull
Driver/Admin Officer .... Michael Drew
First Company Agent .... Adrian Egan
Second Company Agent/Radio DJ/Vendor .... Murray Kash
Spacerwatch 2 .... Carole Boyd
Capt Delisle .... Margaret Robertson
Chesman .... Peter Marinker
Wingman Anlaby .... Nigel Lambert
Dr Preger .... Danny Schiller
Dr Foresight .... Roger Hammond
Director .... Patrick Barr
Computer/Guard .... Graham Faulkner
Pickford .... Henry Knowles

Director: Martin Jenkins

First broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio 4 in November 1979.

'An Alternative to Suicide’ is part of Â鶹Éç Radio 4 Extra's Hidden Treasures collection of selected titles returned to the Â鶹Éç by various collectors.

Our warm thanks go to the Radio Circle.

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