A Tale of Ossian: Dot and Cal
Poetic drama about an old man who鈥檚 captivated by stories and his encounter with an unlikely couple with tales to tell.
Atmospheric drama by Robert Forrest.
It鈥檚 a snowy evening on the outskirts of Glasgow when Dot and Cal take shelter in a disused factory. Warming themselves next to a makeshift fire, an intriguing man walks through the door鈥�.He鈥檚 an old man captivated by stories whose mysterious presence brings out stories in those he sits with.
Cast:
Cal 鈥� Simon Donaldson
Dot 鈥� Chloe-Ann Tylor
Ossian 鈥� Finlay Welsh
Studio recording: Gav Murchie
Production co-ordinators: Ellie Marsh and Minnie Harrop
Sound Design by Niall Young
Directed by Kirsty Williams
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- Tue 14 Apr 2026 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4
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