Cirrus@Austlit

'Ray, married and in his thirties, is stood down from his job. Initially he covers his resentment with aggression and bravado. He objects to accepting the dole but has to surrender when he cannot find a job.'

Source: Trove. (Sighted: 21/9/2012)

Television play, dealing with nuclear energy, national and political survival, and the threat that nuclear conflict offers to peace and freedom. When a nuclear disaster occurs in Scotland, it throw the whole question of uranium mining in Australia open to impassioned debate. The government is divided and, against a background of community protest and public discord, the Prime Minister has to make the most serious decision of his career.

'Tommy Trainer is an aspiring actor, and has been for most of his life. Struggling to support himself, he plays the club circuits and accepts the bit parts while he waits for the big breakthrough. When his chance finally comes to play opposite one of England's top actors, Tommy's life takes a turn that is more real and dramatic than any script.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 5/2/2014)