The Island’s very own soap opera celebrates its centenary episode just before Christmas.
‘Penny for your Thoughts’ (PFYT) is broadcast on Vectis Radio each Friday after the news at 6. Fans can also catch up by listening to the podcasts of each episode at vectisradio.com..
The programme started with just 2 actors and was recorded in the staff room at St George’s School in Newport. It now boasts a regular cast of 13.
Inspired by The Archers, the writer, Marion Hartley, hit on the idea of having the series broadcast and approached Vectis Radio.
Marion, a former professional actor and dancer, who works at St George’s said:
“I have always thought the Island would be a great place to set a drama. PFYT is set in a community where everyone knows everyone else!
“The ideas just come to me, and it’s always exciting, putting the next episode together.
“I am immensely grateful to Vectis Radio for giving me the chance to create PFYT. I never dreamt that it would make the 100th episode. Now there is a regular cast of 13.”
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The soap is produced by Vectis Radio presenter Brian Curtis, who said:
“We are a great team and have a lot of laughs when we are recording.”
Marion is working several episodes ahead and is not giving any secrets away about what happens next. The landmark 100th episode goes out on Friday 20th December.
