Credits
Written by James Bugg, Directed by James Bugg and John Wakefield, Produced by John Wakefield, Phillip: Freddy Elletson, Daniel: Louis Lunts , Archibald McMurry: Greg Ebdon, Elspeth: Emma Gallagher with Dan Wood, Mike Owen, Harriet Cox, Anjali Vyas-Brannick, Will Haydon, Rosie Brear, Sam Thorpe-Spinks, Jenny Stirling and Roisin Caird.
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Written by James Bugg, Directed by James Bugg and John Wakefield, Produced by John Wakefield, Phillip: Freddy Elletson, Daniel: Louis Lunts , Archibald McMurry: Greg Ebdon, Elspeth: Emma Gallagher with Dan Wood, Mike Owen, Harriet Cox, Anjali Vyas-Brannick, Will Haydon, Rosie Brear, Sam Thorpe-Spinks, Jenny Stirling and Roisin Caird.
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About the Programme
Going Solar became URY’s first ever sitcom when its five episodes aired in 2012.
Written by James Bugg and produced by John Wakefield, the show was extremely well-received by listeners and reviewers alike, maintaining a strong listenership both live and on the online catch-up service.
The programme tells the story of Essex-based, solar panelist extraordinaire Philip Hardcastle, who is scouted by the mayor of Fort Dunleavy, a tiny, forgotten village in Scotland, to lead their push towards a green future. However, there is a problem. Fort Dunleavy doesn’t have any sun. And with no customers, Philip struggles through the days with his idiot apprentice Daniel, a local chatterbox desperate to make enough money to pay his way through drama school.
Stories throughout the series included the business being threatened by competition from a manic local window cleaner who accuses Phillip of having the plague, the arrival in town of a Hollywood superstar, Buck Fahrenheit, and the arrest of Mayor Archibald McMurray, all while Phillip struggles to keep his buisness and love-life afloat.
Going Solar became URY’s first ever sitcom when its five episodes aired in 2012.
Written by James Bugg and produced by John Wakefield, the show was extremely well-received by listeners and reviewers alike, maintaining a strong listenership both live and on the online catch-up service.
The programme tells the story of Essex-based, solar panelist extraordinaire Philip Hardcastle, who is scouted by the mayor of Fort Dunleavy, a tiny, forgotten village in Scotland, to lead their push towards a green future. However, there is a problem. Fort Dunleavy doesn’t have any sun. And with no customers, Philip struggles through the days with his idiot apprentice Daniel, a local chatterbox desperate to make enough money to pay his way through drama school.
Stories throughout the series included the business being threatened by competition from a manic local window cleaner who accuses Phillip of having the plague, the arrival in town of a Hollywood superstar, Buck Fahrenheit, and the arrest of Mayor Archibald McMurray, all while Phillip struggles to keep his buisness and love-life afloat.
The cast of 'Going Solar' including writer James Bugg (far right) as Buck Fahrenheit.
Student Radio Awards Judges Comments
'Nicely recorded work... imaginative and witty... a good production.'
Media Reaction
'In a university that can count illustrious dramatists and actors among its alumni, it’s a good idea to keep the trend going by encouraging the good stuff, and Going Solar is certainly that. Recommended.' - Helena Kaznowska, York Vision. Full review: http://www.yorkvision.co.uk/scene/solar-so-good/
'Cleverly sustained and has provided many laughs in the three episodes aired thus far.... this play deserves the same success that Bugg's previous play The More Beautiful Game received. Will the sun ever come out in Fort Dunleavy? Stick around to find out, I know I will be!' - Alison Todd, The Yorker.Full review: http://www.theyorker.co.uk/arts/performing-arts/on-campus/11639-review-going-solar#biotab
'Nicely recorded work... imaginative and witty... a good production.'
Media Reaction
'In a university that can count illustrious dramatists and actors among its alumni, it’s a good idea to keep the trend going by encouraging the good stuff, and Going Solar is certainly that. Recommended.' - Helena Kaznowska, York Vision. Full review: http://www.yorkvision.co.uk/scene/solar-so-good/
'Cleverly sustained and has provided many laughs in the three episodes aired thus far.... this play deserves the same success that Bugg's previous play The More Beautiful Game received. Will the sun ever come out in Fort Dunleavy? Stick around to find out, I know I will be!' - Alison Todd, The Yorker.Full review: http://www.theyorker.co.uk/arts/performing-arts/on-campus/11639-review-going-solar#biotab
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