First Sign of Madness

Episodes - First Sign of Madness

• Bessie and the Bell Dramatic monologue, starring Pam Ferris as a railway lavatory attendant who shares some of the strange and funny moments she has experienced over the years, revealing how one particular visitor led her to view things in an entirely different light
• Pie 'n' Mash Cheryl Dramatic monologue, starring Emma Chambers as an East End woman who takes over the running of her family's pie and mash shop when her over-protective father falls ill. Despite meeting the man of her dreams and falling in love, she is soon forced to confront a number of difficult choices about what she wants out of life
• Romford Rob Rob Cobb's dreams of a high-flying business career look set to remain stuck on the 43rd floor of Canary Wharf when his childhood sweetheart announces her engagement to his best mate. Dramatic monologue, starring Martin Hancock as the Essex lad failing to make the big time in the face of insurmountable odds
• Stormin' Norman Monologue, starring James Bolam as a train driver on the Central Line celebrating his last day at work, and looking back on 40 years of life's ups and downs. After marriage, parenthood, bodies on the line, infidelity and trouble with drink, is there light at the end of the tunnel?