AudioHow Did I Get Here?

A lovely review for Joseph's recent radio 4 play 'How Did I Get Here' has been posted by The Stage. The play is available to listen again on BBC iPlayer.

Jonathan Myerson’s play plunges into the disturbing, schizophrenic heart of dementia, the presence almost of conjoined twins, the person that was and the person that is, by portraying them both as equally present.

Grandad (Benjamin Whitrow) is dodderish and quivery, his speech reduced by dementia to a haphazard semantic patchwork. He co-exists with Dad, a vigorous 38-year-old version of the same man, played by Joseph Millson, known for his many classic theatre roles and an increasing presence in radio drama. His feisty, sometimes tetchy persona is informed by vulnerable undercurrents, glimpses of himself in transition into Grandad’s reduced state.

Joseph's radio play 'How Did I Get Here?' is on BBC Radio 4 today at 2.15pm. A short preview clip has been shared on the programme website. Should you miss broadcast, it will be available to listen agai on iPlayer.

The BBC Press Office has shared the broadcast date for Joseph's recently recorded radio play 'How Did I Get Here?'.

Friday 13 February
2.15pm-3.00pm
BBC RADIO 4
Joseph Millson, Raquel Cassidy and Benjamin Whitrow star in Jonathan Myerson's magical family comedy about dementia. Rebecca looks after her kids, and her Dad. But Dad isn't how he used to be. In fact, dementia has made him confused, and forgetful of people and his past. Rebecca misses her Dad. She longs to talk to him, and to ask him questions. But what if she could have him back? Just the way he always was? Has she remembered him right?