As part of our Spring Season of Drama on Newstalk, PPI-nominated producer Brian Gallagher’s latest work is a radio play that looks at the colorful world of professional soccer.
Starring Mark O’Regan, Stephen Jones and Marion O’Dwyer, Midfielder is the story of a former player Billy Murray. With wry humour Billy recalls the social and work adjustments he had to make on going to Seventies England, to follow his dream of being a professional footballer.
Midfielder premieres on Newstalk on Easter Monday 17th April at 11am
CREDITS: Midfielder was written and produced by Brian Gallagher. The programme was funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television License Fee.
LISTEN LIVE ON AIR: Midfielder will be broadcast live on Newstalk 106-108fm on Easter Monday 17th at 11am
LISTEN LIVE ONLINE: Midfielder can also be listened to online at: www.newstalk.com
PODCAST: Podcast available at: www.newstalk.com/documentaryonnewstalk after the broadcast.
