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. 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: BBC 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 BBC World Service