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3. Support

Episode 3 of 5

As the death toll mounts, Jessie’s act of heroism could save the human race - but can she win support? Stars Holliday Grainger.

Maternal Death Syndrome is spreading rapidly and Jessie's world is still in crisis.

Her aunt Mandy is desperately ill, boyfriend Baz is planning drastic action and her father is adamant that Jessie should not volunteer to be a Sleeping Beauty.

Can Jessie be swayed from her path?

Starring Holliday Grainger.

Jane Rogers dramatises her award-winning novel set in a future where an act of biological terrorism has spread a deadly virus across the world.

Jessie ...... Holliday Grainger
Joe ...... Mark Jordon
Baz ...... Oliver Lee
Lisa ...... Nisa Cole
Cath ...... Joanne Mitchell
Mandy ...... Kate Coogan

Director: Nadia Molinari

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2013.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 9 Dec 202100:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

JoeMark Jordon
BazOliver Lee
JessieHolliday Grainger
LisaNisa Cole
DirectorNadia Molinari
CathJoanne Mitchell
MandyKate Coogan
AuthorJane Rogers

Broadcasts

  • Wed 19 Jun 201310:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 19 Jun 201319:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 13 Jul 201618:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 14 Jul 201600:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 29 May 201918:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 30 May 201900:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 8 Dec 202118:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 9 Dec 202100:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra