1. Life in lockdown
Stephen Fry introduces Rose and Ryo – and a remote love affair begins after they meet on a work video chat, across time zones.
Stephen Fry introduces Rose and Ryo – and a remote love affair begins after they meet on a work video chat, across time zones. Is their virtual waltz the start of something special?
Narrator: Stephen Fry
Cast:
Rose: Anoushka Lucas
Ryo: Martin Sarreal
Alyssa: Nicole Deon
Kenji: Kevin Chen
Hiromi: Michelle Yumiko Payne
Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson
Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson
Music production: Steve Levine
Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton
Orchestra: Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Philharmonic
Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir
Conductor: Melvin Tay
Executive producer: Simon Pitts
A Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú World Service
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