4. Fathers, Urinal Cakes and Decisions

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A comedy drama, written by Magnus Mackintosh and starring Jamie Sives as Hector, an optimistic but struggling 43-year-old single father, with long-term mental health issues, who lives in Edinburgh with his unusually bright 11-year-old son William. He is aided by kindly friend and neighbour Susan and hindered by acerbic ex-partner Amanda. In Episode Four, Fathers, Urinal Cakes and Decisions, Hector faces up to his dad, with William acting as a buffer between them, and is then thrown by an unexpected romantic offer. His suddenly messy love life forces Hector to face up to a huge decision, that will affect his, and William’s, future. The writer, Magnus Mackintosh, has personally struggled with mental health issues over 27 years. He openly discusses his own mental health issues on social media in the hope he can help others and raise awareness. Created and Written by Magnus Mackintosh Cast Hector - Jamie Sives Susan - Rosalind Sydney William - Raffi Philips Amanda - Gail Watson Dad – Peter Mullan Sally – Amy Conachan Peter Krysler – Kal Sabir Simon – Gordon Kennedy Police Officer – Moray Hunter Studio Engineer and Editor - Lee McPhail Production Manager - Tayler Norris Title Music - Just Breathe by Police Dog Hogan Produced and Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Recorded at Castlesound Studios, Pencaitland, East Lothian An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4