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In a graveyard on a hilltop in South-West Ireland, four teenagers gather, pass the time and reflect on life. Something terrible has happened. Here, on A High Hill is a moving, surprising, poetic drama for voices. Written by Finegan Kruckemeyer, it won the English as a First Language category in the 2026 BBC World Service International Audio Drama Competition. Cast: Orla Scally, Zakaria Meknas, Máiréad Tyers and Oskar Smith. Production co-ordinator: Eleri McAuliffe Sound design: Rhys Morris Producer: John Norton A BBC Audio Wales production
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