Bryan Rudds Lecture today was about his past experience working to create a 5 part Radio drama called the Chronicles of Freedom.
This was a Drama that was made specifically about William Wilberforce, to highlight and celebrate his work in the Abolishment of Slavery in the UK. Wilberforce was from Hull orignially, the same city as Bryan, so the two really went hand in hand on the production of the show.
Bryan specifically talked about what was important when producing a show. His role as the sound engineer meant that he had to take control of the team assembling the program, aswell as sort everything out with the logistics, sets, sounds and permissions for the uses of certain sounds and sets. The most critical thing at the starting point for Bryan was asking questions, to finalise what was actually happening. He gave the example of the production budget being a certain amount, but the group needed the permission from Hull City Council, to use a particular place for a set. Hull said it was ok etc, but asked for £1400 to be able to use it. This was way above budget for the radio Drama, which would only use that particular place in a few scenes.
Instead, Bryan chose the wall opposite Ann Summers just off Lincoln High street by the Gate. Ironically, the people of Hull werent very happy about this. The old door was used for the recording of William talking to the Minister/ Vicar.
TBC.