The School Run
Gareth is running from his problems. Literally. But when Dominic from his old school joins him on his jogging route, Gareth discovers he can鈥檛 outrun his past. A real-time dramedy.
A real-time comedy drama, recorded on the trot, and inspired by a true story.
Jogging is good for you. But is it supposed to be this painful?
Gareth鈥檚 son Joe is feeling down and clamming up. And now he鈥檚 refusing to go to school. Gareth decides his wife Kim has got this one, and decides to run from the problem. Literally. 8K, 45 minutes every morning before work.
Except this morning, Dominic joins him on his route. They get competitive, then they get talking. Maybe, Dominic suggests, Joe is being bullied?
Gareth refuses to believe it, even when Dominic reveals some home truths from their own school days. A revelation, a confrontation and a dare - can Gareth really outrun his past?
Gareth - Sam Swann
Dominic - Geoffrey Lumb
Kim - Lily Bevan
Writer & Director - Simon Scardifield
Sound Designer & Location Recordist - Jon Nicholls
Producer - Chloe Sackur
Executive Producer - Charlotte Mel茅n
An Almost Tangible production for 麻豆社 Radio 4
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Broadcast
- Tue 15 Sep 2026 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4
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