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2. Infection

A near-future with no antibiotics where an everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down. Stars Christine Bottomley.

Sarah is 10 years old. She's not allowed to play outside.

But when her brother takes her into some nearby woods, an everyday scratch turns her whole family's world upside down.

Oliver Emanuel's potent and playful drama set in a near-future in which doctors can no longer prescribe antibiotics.

Sarah ...... Jocelyn Brassington
Lizzie ...... Christine Bottomley
Doctor ...... Anita Vettesse

Developed through Wellcome Experimental Stories in consultation with Professor Joanna Coast and Dr Adam Roberts.

Director: Kirsty Williams

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in January 2018.

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15 minutes

Last on

Wed 12 Jan 2022 00:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Sarah Jocelyn Brassington
Lizzie Christine Bottomley
Doctor Anita Vettesse
Writer Oliver Emanuel
Director Kirsty Williams

Broadcasts

  • Tue 23 Jan 2018 10:45
  • Tue 23 Jan 2018 19:45
  • Tue 23 Jul 2019 18:15
  • Wed 24 Jul 2019 00:15
  • Tue 11 Jan 2022 18:15
  • Wed 12 Jan 2022 00:15