Stupid Men
By Gary Owen. Ryan's chances of playing professional rugby are fading. Meanwhile he is failing as both a father and a husband. Is one last shot at sporting glory his only hope?
By award winning writer Gary Owen.
Ryan was once a rising rugby star, until an early injury crushed his dream. Now he's a husband, a father, a worker and only a semi-professional part-time rugby player. But as the pressures of daily life mount, and his home-life becomes increasingly strained, one last shot at sporting glory might be his only hope of keeping his family together.
A moving and modern-day story about facing adversity and fighting for what you love.
Directed by Helen Perry
A BBC Cymru Wales Production
Gary Owen is the winner of the Meyer Whitworth, George Devine and Pearson best play awards. He recently made his Royal Court debut with Violence and Son. Other plays include Iphigenia in Splott, Love Steals us from Loneliness, Crazy Gary's Mobile Disco, The Shadow of a Boy, The Drowned World (winner Fringe first), and Mrs Reynolds and the Ruffian. Gary was also the co-writer of BBC Wales TV drama Baker Boys.
Eve Myles is best known for her award-winning roles in the sci-fi phenomenon Torchwood, ITV's drama Broadchurch and BBC's Frankie.
Matthew Gravelle is well known for his portrayal of Joe Miller in ITV's thriller Broadchurch. He's also starred in Welsh TV dramas Belonging, Baker Boys and Hinterland.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Ryan | Matthew Gravelle |
| Kerry | Eve Myles |
| Coach | Rhodri Meilir |
| Director | Helen Perry |
| Writer | Gary Owen |
Broadcast
- Thu 17 Sep 2015 14:15BBC Radio 4
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