"Breaking Point" is a six-part BBC Radio audio drama adapted from Dick Francis’s bestselling 1964 horse racing thriller novel, Nerve.The Radio AdaptationThe radio drama was dramatized by Roy Lomax (credited as Roy Lom) and originally broadcast on the BBC World Service in June 1974. It stars Michael Kitchen as the lead character, Rob Finn. The story follows Finn, a young steeplechase jockey, who uncovers a malicious conspiracy of fear, sabotage, and stolen racing information designed to break the careers and spirits of top jockeys.
Episode Guide
The serial consists of six 30-minute episodes:
- Death of a Jockey: Tragedy strikes the racing world, drawing Rob Finn into a web of rumors.
- A Matter of Confidence: Rob attempts to bounce back from an attack and track down a racing data thief.
- The Nerve to Win: As Rob's racing success grows, it brings a hidden cost to those around him.
- Nobody Loves a Loser: Rob's sudden winning streak comes to a crashing halt, pointing to foul play.
- Riding for a Fall: Rob battles poor form and must determine if it is bad luck or sabotage.
- Rough Justice: Facing a violent backlash, Rob risks everything to expose the mastermind.
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