TROUBLE WITH LICHEN
by John Wyndham [1960]
abridged in 5 x 30min parts by Scott Stainton Miller
read by Joanna Tope
directed by Eilidh McCreadie.
First broadcast from 20070325 to 20070422 on BBC7
64/22/mono; 64 MB total; BBC7
Biochemist Diana Brackley and her boss Francis Saxover have discovered that a rare strain of lichen can slow the ageing process. Idealistic Diana embarks on a lifelong mission to ensure that their discovery will benefit man-, and more particularly, woman-kind. But the trouble with lichen is that there's not enough for everyone
Episode 1 of 5
In John Wyndham's 1960 classic, biochemist Diana Brackley stumbles on a discovery which could change the course of humanity.
Episode 2 of 5
Perturbed by Francis' silence over the mysterious properties of the lichen, Diana secretly begins her own investigations.
Episode 3 of 5.
Diana's compensation payout catches the attention of Fleet Street. Meanwhile Paul has told his wife about the antigerone.
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TROUBLE WITH LICHEN
by John Wyndham [1960]
abridged in 5 x 30min parts by Scott Stainton Miller
read by Joanna Tope
directed by Eilidh McCreadie.
First broadcast from 20070325 to 20070422 on BBC7
64/22/mono; 64 MB total; BBC7
Episode 4 of 5
Diana's attempts to conceal the true source of the antigerone come unstuck in the face of relentless investigation.
Episode 5 of 5.
The secret of long life is uncovered, but due to Francis's reticence Diana must face the intense media pressure alone.
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