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2. Infection
Episode 2 of 10
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 BBC Radio 4 in January 2018.
Last on
Wed 12 Jan 202200:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Sarah | Jocelyn Brassington |
| Lizzie | Christine Bottomley |
| Doctor | Anita Vettesse |
| Writer | Oliver Emanuel |
| Director | Kirsty Williams |
Broadcasts
Tue 23 Jan 201810:45BBC Radio 4- Tue 23 Jan 201819:45BBC Radio 4
- Tue 23 Jul 201918:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 24 Jul 201900:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 11 Jan 202218:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 12 Jan 202200:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
