Eilidh McCreadie

Eilidh McCreadie () is a radio drama director and producer for BBC Radio Drama at Pacific Quay, Glasgow. She directed two episodes of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency broadcast on Christmas Day 2009, and four further episodes (ninth and tenth series) in 2014–15.BBC – Press Office – Christmas Day Friday 25 December 2009

Radio Plays Radio Plays Directed or Produced by Eilidh McCreadie Date first broadcast Play Author Cast SynopsisAwards StationSeries –  BBC – Book at Bedtime – The Inn at the Edge of the World abridged by Read by Alexandra Mathie Five guests are drawn to a remote Scottish island, all seeking an escape over the Christmas season. However, the island isn't the idyllic haven they had hoped for. BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime BBC – Book at Bedtime One for the Road: I Hope that I Don't Fall in Love with You Read by Federay Holmes A newspaper headline triggers unhappy memories for a barmaid in a story about love and betrayal in the Australian Outback. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading BBC – Afternoon Reading One for the Road: The Telegram Read by John Kazek Only a person with a real taste for the macabre, a self-destructive streak, would choose to drink down at the railway station... BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading One for the Road: RSI Read by John Buick Rumours fly around a North-East fishing village as The Creator seems to succumb to the illness that took his father – but could there be a simpler explanation? BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading One for the Road: Are You Lonely Read by Paul Birchard Vince might have problems but at least he's found a novel source of income. However, as last orders are called, he is about to face the consequences of his actions. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading One for the Road: There's a Fine Line between an Elvis Suit and a Babygro Read by Gabriel Quigley Ellie is on a long-awaited trip to Manchester. She's relaxed, confident and looking forward to seeing her sister. Everything would be perfect if only the man in the seat opposite would calm down. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading – Trouble with Lichen BBC – BBC Radio 7 – Trouble with Lichen Read by Joanna Tope Biochemist Diana Brackley makes a discovery which could change the course of humanity. BBC Radio 7 – Above Suspicion Read by Emma Currie As Europe teeters on the brink of World War II, a naïve young British couple are swept into the unfamiliar world of espionage. BBC Radio 7 Crime and Thrillers SOS: Save Our Souls – Signing BBC – Afternoon Reading – SOS: Save Our Souls – Signing Read by Natalie Bennett A series of stories inspired by the international Morse Code distress call, "SOS – Save Our Souls". A court interpreter is being sent unexpected signals – but will she choose to acknowledge them? BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading SOS: Save Our Souls –  BBC – Afternoon Reading – SOS: Save Our Souls – The Longsight Branch Read by Laura Smales Short stories to mark the 100th anniversary of the international distress call. This quirky tale of friendship and survival is set in the squirrel community in the trees high above Manchester. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading SOS: Save Our Souls – Ghosts BBC – Afternoon Reading – SOS: Save Our Souls – Ghosts Read by Barbara Rafferty Short stories to mark the 100th anniversary of the international distress call. A retired woman is jolted out of her comforting routine by the intrusion of a voice from her past. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading SOS: Save Our Souls –  BBC – Afternoon Reading – SOS: Save Our Souls – The Fishwife's Lament Read by Lisa Gardner Short stories to mark the 100th anniversary of the international distress call. An elderly fish-gutter spins an unconvincing yarn in this darkly humorous tale of murder, deception and ice cream. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading SOS: Save Our Souls –  BBC – Afternoon Reading – SOS: Save Our Souls – The Weight of the Earth and the Lightness of the Human Heart Read by Ralph Riach Short stories to mark the 100th anniversary of the international distress call. A climber teeters between life and death on the slopes of a remote mountain. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading  BBC – Scottish Shorts – The Astronaut Read by Iain Robertson A lethargic jobseeker is distracted from his mission by an old woman in distress, and spies an opportunity to be a heroine in this comic story about success, self-belief and the healing power of white lies. BBC Radio 4 Scottish Shorts BBC – Scottish Shorts  BBC – Scottish Shorts – The Intelligence of Hearts Read by Paul Young A touching portrayal of the peculiar solitude experienced in a crowd. Love and loneliness are on the mind of a gallery attendant as he watches the world go by. BBC Radio 4 Scottish Shorts Pillars of the Community BBC – Scottish Shorts – Pillars of the Community Read by Natalie Bennett Three flatmates endure the dinner party from hell, hosted by neighbours who may be gun-wielding maniacs as well as committed minimalists. This is a story about the lengths to which students will go for a free meal. BBC Radio 4 Scottish Shorts : Hold-Ups BBC – Afternoon Reading – A Glimpse of Stocking: Hold-Ups Read by Siobhan Redmond A short story in celebration of 'something shocking' - the nylon stocking. Alice Herring's heart sinks when three men burst into the jeweller's shop where she works. What follows is a heist with a twist, inspiring an unlikely act of heroism. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading :  BBC – Afternoon Reading – A Glimpse of Stocking: The Hostess With The Mostest Read by Gayanne Potter Jill is working on a deregulated bus route in 1984, aiming to get a cash bonus to fund her summer holiday. All that in her way are some curling sandwiches, a top-loading video cassette player, the miner's strike and a malfunctioning suspender belt. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading :  BBC – Afternoon Reading – A Glimpse of Stocking: A Silly Gigolo Read by Joanna Tope Public humiliation transforms a shy schoolgirl, leading her into a previously unimagined world of rhinestone, show tunes and stocking-clad chorus lines. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading –  BBC – Book of the Week – The Magnetic North Read by Adjoa Andoh Sara Wheeler journeys to the collar of lands around the Arctic Ocean, searching for the truth behind the perceptions of this "place of greatest dignitie". She examines some of the myths and legends of this sparsely populated area and how preconceptions match up to the reality. BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week BBC – Book of the Week One of Us BBC – Scottish Shorts – One of Us Read by Simon Tait The story of a young asylum seeker, struggling to fit in at school, who comes alive on the football pitch. A poignant tale of new arrivals and old prejudices. BBC Radio 4 Scottish Shorts Fifty-one BBC – Scottish Shorts – Fifty-one Read by Clare Yuille Fifty-one, is about lane swimming, growing up and letting go. A driven teenager spends night after night swimming lengths at her local pool, until the arrival of a familiar face makes her question her motivation. BBC Radio 4 Scottish Shorts Miss Bell And Miss Heaton BBC – Scottish Shorts – Miss Bell And Miss Heaton Read by Ann Louise Ross There is a new Queen on the throne, Europe is rebuilding after the horrors of the Second World War and Jane Bell has some difficult news for her best friend. BBC Radio 4 Scottish Shorts : Tea Time for the Traditionally Built BBC – Afternoon Play – The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: Tea Time for the Traditionally Built Claire Benedict, Nadine Marshall, Ben Onwukwe, Janice Acquah, Mo Sesay, Nyasha Hatendi, Kedar Williams-Stirling, Emmanuel Ighodaro and Anna Bengo Precious Ramotswe, owner and founder of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, is about to get in over her head. She's got an important new client from the incomprehensible world of football, but she's on her own as her loyal assistant Mma Makutsi is distracted by the return of a troublesome figure from her past. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play BBC – Afternoon Play :  BBC – Afternoon Play – The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: The Seller of Beds Claire Benedict, Nadine Marshall, Ben Onwukwe, Mo Sesay, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Beru Tessema, Albie Parsons, Kedar Williams-Stirling, Emmanuel Ighodaro, Tyrone Lewis, Anna Bengo and Nyasha Hatendi The detectives are embroiled in the murky world of the football cheat as they investigate the recent bad form of the Kalahari Swoopers. But Mma Ramotswe's problems don't end there – she must confront an issue which has been avoided for too long. Could it be the end of the road for the tiny white van? BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play Elvis In Prestwick BBC – Afternoon Reading – Elvis In Prestwick Read by Laura Fraser Elvis Presley's only trip to Britain, a brief stopover on 3 March 1960 at a small Scottish airport on his return from military service in Germany. A shy young girl who doesn't even like rock 'n' roll is dragged along to the airport by her best friend, who is determined to catch a glimpse of the American superstar. Taking refuge from the crowds, the girl encounters a handsome stranger in the staff corridor – some weeks later, a letter arrives from America. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading Elvis In Prestwick: Do You Know Where I Am? BBC – Afternoon Reading – Elvis In Prestwick: Do You Know Where I Am? Read by Finn Den Hertog A man remembers the moment in 1960, on the concourse of a small regional airport, when his home town first felt connected to the rest of the world. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading Elvis In Prestwick: Don’t Ask Me Why BBC – Afternoon Reading – Elvis In Prestwick: Don’t Ask Me Why Read by Sally Reid Sonia's friend Wendy is knocked down by a car on the day Elvis Presley lands at Prestwick airport. The coincidence plagues Sonia as she contemplates loyalty, growing up and the awful possibility of being left behind by her best friend. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading Come Away, Come Away! – Peanut Butter and Cello BBC – Afternoon Reading – Come Away, Come Away! – Peanut Butter and Cello Read by Melody Grove A young girl from the favela carries an unexpected burden on a cross-city journey. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading Come Away, Come Away! – Daredevil BBC – Afternoon Reading – Come Away, Come Away! – Daredevil Read by James Bryce A reckless challenge leads to a dark discovery in a tale of nature and brotherhood. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading Come Away, Come Away! –  BBC – Afternoon Reading – Come Away, Come Away! – The Beautiful Freedom Cage Read by Laura Smales Alam travels from his desolate mountain community to the glittering promise of Europe, where he hopes to learn the true meaning of freedom. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading – Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation BBC – Book of the Week – Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation abridged by Read by Robin Laing Sir Walter Scott invented the modern novel, began Scotland's tourist industry and was the first celebrity author. His name, image and influence can be seen everywhere; from Scottish banknotes to place names across the globe. BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week : Penny's from Heaven BBC – Afternoon Reading – The Greengrocer's Apostrophe: Penny's from Heaven Read by James Anthony Pearson Comic tales inspired by those hand-written signs offering "Apple's and Banana's" which can be found in every town in Britain. A quirky story about the apostrophe that ends a relationship. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading : Alice, Hanging In There BBC – Afternoon Reading – The Greengrocer's Apostrophe: Alice, Hanging In There Read by Tracy Wiles Comic tales inspired by those hand-written signs offering "Apple's and Banana's" which can be found in every town in Britain. When Alice's high-flying career stalls, she finds a novel way to occupy her time. Armed only with a balaclava and a pot of paint, she starts to vent her anger on sloppy punctuation. BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Reading :  BBC – Afternoon Reading – The Greengrocer's Apostrophe: The Sweet Possessive Read by Monica Gibb Comic tales inspired by those hand-written signs offering "Apple's and Banana's" which can be found in every town in Britain.