Friday, 8 May 2020

Isolation Stories (2020 Developed by Jeff Pope)

Remarkable achievement to film four fifteen-minute lockdown stories in stars' own homes, with family members operating professional equipment which had been sterilised and shipped in. (It was filmed on iPhones.)

'Mel.' Pregnant, single Sheridan Smith is having qualms about her forthcoming birth, receives a friendly call which puts everything into perspective. Written by Gaby Chiappe.

'Ron and Russell'. Robert Glenister likely has the virus, son Tom looks after him. Written by Jeff Pope.

'Mike and Rochelle.' Angela Barrett video counsels hypochondriac Darren Boyd. Written by William Ivory.

'Karen.' Eddie Marsan, David Threlfall. Man in lockdown with two kids, wife separated, her dad  keeps visiting, helps. Moving episode, written by Neil McKay.


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