Inertia
4/4. Inertia by Melissa Lee-Houghton. Mr McManus wakes up in hospital and discovers that the healthcare provision he’s been paying for is not at all as expected.
The last of four specially-commissioned stories in the Dangerous Visions series.
Inertia by Melissa Lee-Houghton
Somewhere in a near-future Britain, Mr McManus wakes up in hospital and discovers that the healthcare provision he’s been paying for is not at all as expected.
Writer: Melissa Lee-Houghton
Reader: Tim McInnerny
Producer: Jeremy Osborne
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Tim McInnerny |
| Writer | Melissa Lee-Houghton |
| Producer | Jeremy Osborne |
Broadcasts
- Sun 12 Jun 201619:45BBC Radio 4
- Sun 8 Mar 202019:45BBC Radio 4
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