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The Woods

The Children's Commissioner has produced a report into young people and online pornography. Sebastian Baczkiewicz's fictional response finds a father confronted by a harsh reality.

A distressed Joyce arrives at Carter's house late at night. A dark chaos has descended on life at home. Playwright Sebastian Baczkiewicz responds to the publication of a new report by the Children's Commissioner into the effects of pornography on children and young people.

Producer ..... Helen Perry

To complement Radio Four's News and Current Affairs output, this weekly series presents a dramatic response to a major story from the week's news. The form and content are entirely lead by the news topic - so drama can come in many guises, as well as poetry and prose.

Writers who have participated so far include: Lionel Shriver, David Edgar, Amelia Bulmore, Mark Lawson, Bonnie Greer, Laura Solon, Sandi Toksvig, Will Self, Alistair Beaton, Lemn Sissay, April de Angelis, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Adrian Mitchell, Stewart Lee, John Sergeant, Jo Shapcott, Ian McMillan, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Kate Mosse, Marina Warner, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, A.L. Kennedy and Lyn Coghlan.

13 minutes

Last on

Sun 26 May 2013 17:40

Credits

Role Contributor
Writer Sebastian Baczkiewicz
Joyce Sam Hazeldine
Carter Barnaby Kay
Lucy Amaka Okafor
Producer Helen Perry

Broadcasts

  • Sat 25 May 2013 19:00
  • Sun 26 May 2013 17:40