Alma's Not Normal Series 1, Episode 5 - On Record - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
When social services sends through her records, Alma faces up to her experiences of being in the care system. Will she end up missing out on an opportunity of a lifetime?
Further details
When Alma discovers that her care leaving background can help secure her an audition to join a theatre company for a national tour, she jumps at the chance. However, when social services sends through her records, Alma comes face to face with the stark reality of her childhood growing up in and out of the care system. Could this bombshell lead to Alma missing out on an opportunity she's been waiting her whole life for?
Broadcast details
Date
Monday 11th October 2021
Time
10pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
Sophie Willan | Alma Nuthall |
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Lorraine Ashbourne | Joan |
Siobhan Finneran | Lin |
Jayde Adams | Leanne |
Nicholas Asbury | Jim |
James Baxter | Anthony |
Dave Spikey | Ian |
Amy Gledhill | Lesley |
Shahzeb Aslam | Brian |
Maizie Wickson | Young Alma |
Guest cast
Islah Abdur-Rahman | Zee |
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Joel Quinn | Chris |
Katie Redford | Jane |
Linda John-Pierre | Siobhan |
Emily Harrison | Teenage Alma |
Amy Drake | Debbie |
Lauren Derbyshire | Beakface |
Craig Shanda | Carl |
Allan Nicol | Breathing Client |
Lemn Sissay | Jerry |
Writing team
Sophie Willan | Writer |
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Andrew Ellard | Script Editor |
Fergus Evans | Script Consultant |
Jonny Pelham | Script Consultant |
Lemn Sissay | Story Consultant |
Production team
Andrew Chaplin | Director |
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Gill Isles | Producer |
Nerys Evans | Executive Producer |
Sophie Willan | Executive Producer |
Kate Daughton | Executive Producer |
Tanya Qureshi | Executive Producer |
Lynn Roberts | Line Producer |
Sarah Burgess | Post Producer |
Charlie Fawcett | Editor |
Tim Gibson | Production Designer |
Catherine Willis | Casting Director |
Daniella Pearman | Costume Designer |
Nathaniel Hill | Director of Photography |
Emma Ferguson | Make-up Designer |
Tasha Island | Graphics |
Seth Elkins | 1st Assistant Director |