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Episode 1
Drama on 4
Midnight Cowboy
Episode 1 of 2A two-part radio dramatisation of James Leo Herlihy's landmark 1965 novel Midnight Cowboy - the source material for one of the most celebrated films in American cinema, yet a work whose extraordinary emotional power and literary richness have never been fully realised until now for radio. With very strong language.
At its heart, Midnight Cowboy is a story of dreams, desperation and an unlikely friendship forged in the shadows of a city that promises everything but delivers nothing to those living on the margins.
When Joe Buck, a handsome and hopelessly naïve young Texan, arrives in New York City convinced that charm and ambition will unlock a glamorous new life as a male hustler, he finds himself plunged into a world of predators, drifters and dreamers. As the city strips away his illusions, Joe forms an unexpected bond with Ricco “Ratso “ Rizzo, a sharp-tongued, physically broken con artist whose bravado barely conceals his vulnerability. Together they embark on a desperate struggle not simply to get by, but to find connection and dignity in a world that has forgotten them.
And it’s the portrayal of this complex pairing - by turns funny, combative, heart-breaking and deeply moving which critics have observed ranks with the very best in American literature.
Radical and controversial when first published, Midnight Cowboy was among the first mainstream novels to explore sexuality, masculinity and queer identity with honesty and compassion. More than 60 years later, its themes of loneliness, alienation, friendship and the search for belonging feel strikingly contemporary. At a time when many feel disconnected from the societies around them, this story feels as relevant today as it did when it was first published. But despite the dark themes this adaptation embraces the novel's surprising humour alongside the sadness.
It also carries a personal connection. The Producer/Director Paul Schlesinger’s uncle, John Schlesinger, directed the Academy Award-winning film adaptation.
It’s a timeless story of two outsiders searching for connection in a world that seems determined to leave them behind.
In this first of two parts, we follow Joe Buck’s dysfunctional upbringing in New Mexico and later Texas. Brought up by his unreliable, self-centred grandmother Sally, he searches for meaningful attachments and is repeatedly disappointed until he makes the decision to leave for New York where he is sure a better life awaits him.
Midnight Cowboy by James Leo Herlihy
Dramatised by Colin BythewayJoe Buck ..... Brandon Bassir
Rico Rizzo ..... Chase Brown
Sally Buck ..... Madeleine Potter
Young Joe ..... Kobe Warmington
Woodsy Niles/Mr O'Daniel ..... Stuart Milligan
Miss Wilby/Barbara Stanwyck/Park Avenue Lady ..... Antonia Bernath
Annie Pratt ..... Samantha Dakin
Tombaby/Bobby/Wesley ..... Daniel Trainor
Adrian/Chaplain ..... Jake Phillips
Perry/Tony ..... Caleb Mercer
Curtis/Bus Driver/Sci Fi Actor ..... Bentley Kalu
Juanita/Cass ..... Tonya Cornelisse
Dolores ..... Gabriella FanueleMusic composed by Ed Seed
Sound Design by David Thomas
Production Coordinators: Dawn Williams and Nina SempleProducer/Director: Paul Schlesinger
A Pier production for BBC Radio 4
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Ratzo Rizzo Voice: "Hey! I'm getting run over by a sentient taxi, here!" 🤣👍🎞 . #FrightClub #MaximumOverdrive #MidnightCowboy
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"Everybody's Talkin'" is a song written and recorded by the American singer-songwriter #FredNeil in 1966 and released two years later. A version of the song performed by the American singer-songwriter #HarryNilsson became a hit in 1969, reaching No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and winning a #GrammyAward after it was featured in the film #MidnightCowboy. The song.
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"Everybody's Talkin'" is a song written and recorded by the American singer-songwriter #FredNeil in 1966 and released two years later. A version of the song performed by the American singer-songwriter #HarryNilsson became a hit in 1969, reaching No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and winning a #GrammyAward after it was featured in the film #MidnightCowboy. The song.
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Inexplicably waking to this ear worm from the guy who brought you the James Bond theme that’ll probably be the next ear worm. I need coffee.
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"Everybody's Talkin'" is a song written and recorded by the American singer-songwriter #FredNeil in 1966 and released two years later. A version of the song performed by the American singer-songwriter #HarryNilsson became a hit in 1969, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and winning a #GrammyAward after it was featured in the film #MidnightCowboy. The song.
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John Schlesinger: "I'm very pleased with some of my films, but I'm also critical of what I've done"
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Toots Thielemans: Famed Belgian harmonica master of "Midnight Cowboy" theme song, dies at 94"
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Un Uomo Da Marciapiede
1975 Italy pressingAn ITALIAN pressing of the soundtrack to Midnight Cowboy?
For two dollars?!?!
Yes, please.Famous for the Harry Nilsson cover of “Everybody’s Talkin’”, which everybody thinks is his song, but was actually written by the great Fred Neil.
Midnight Cowboy was another one of those movies that was on TV a lot when I was a kid, albeit in heavily edited and butchered form.
Nonetheless, the music will forever live rent-free in my head forever, due to the amount of Saturday and Sunday afternoon viewings of the film that I had as a kid.#vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcollection #art #music #vinylcommunity #retro #vintage #midnightcowboy #film #movies #1960s #60s #60smusic
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A little preview for tomorrow's show!
Rusty - Soul for Sale, where they take on Dustin Hoffman's Midnight Coyboy in the video
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‘Midnight Cowboy’ Musical Sets London World Premiere With ‘EastEnders’ Star Max Bowden – Global Bulletin
#Variety #Global #News #GlobalBulletin #HansZimmer #MidnightCowboy #Zendayahttps://variety.com/2025/theater/news/midnight-cowboy-musical-1236289641/
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I've been reading Glenn Frankel's book, Shooting Midnight Cowboy over the past week.
It's a fascinating time-capsule about the changing sexual attitudes and mores of the time.
I first saw the movie as a kid when it aired on TV (it was X-rated in the theaters at one time). I had no clue about the homo-erotic undertones of the movie. I just remember it making me cry.
My sibs and I loved the soundtrack (much to the annoyance of my better-halves).
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#MidnightCowboy (1969)
A naive hustler travels from Texas to New York City to seek personal fortune, finding a new friend in the process.#DustinHoffman #JonVoight discussing a scene with #JohnSchlesinger (Director).
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#JohnSchlesinger (#MidnightCowboy) #film starring #AlanBates, #JuneRitchie, + #ThoraHird
#AKindofLoving (1962) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056141/
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#Director #NancyBuirski's look at the journey to get #MidnightCowboy produced amid an era of sexual awakening + political trumoil in the 60s.
Pay to view on #AmazonPrime
#DesperateSoulsDarkCityandtheLegendofMidnightCowboy (2022) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21372066/
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One of the Most Famous Movie Lines Happened by Accident
#Collider #MovieFeatures #DustinHoffman #JonVoight #MidnightCowboyhttps://collider.com/midnight-cowboy-dustin-hoffman-cab-scene/
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1969 Film Poll - Final Round Screenshots
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1969 Film Poll - Semi-Final Round - Group 2 (of 2) Screenshots
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"Everybody's Talkin' (Echoes)" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter #FredNeil in 1966 and released two years later. A version of the song performed by American singer-songwriter #HarryNilsson became a hit in 1969, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and winning a #GrammyAward after it was featured in the film #MidnightCowboy. The song.
https://youtu.be/55xQu9eIPIA