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