Having a Ball by Alan Bleasdale

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1981. Four men are awaiting vasectomies at a private clinic specialising in cosmetic and social surgery. But they soon find themselves contemplating far more than just the prospect of birth prevention…. Starring David Ross. Written by Alan Bleasdale. 'Having a Ball’ was created as part of a 1981 BBC/Arts Council scheme to commission new drama for radio and theatre. Bleasdale would go on to write BBC TV's 1982 BAFTA winning 'Boys from the Blackstuff'. Broadcast on 4 Extra to celebrate Alan Bleasdale's 80th birthday (Born: 23rd March 1946) Lenny .... David Ross Nurse .... Jeffrey Longmore Surgeon .... Judith Barker Anaesthetist .... Ian Mercer Malcolm .... Cliff Howells Doreen .... Lesley E. Bennett Ritchie .... Andrew Hay Old Man .... Ted Morris Jean .... Lesley Nicol Director: Caroline Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in May 1981.