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A near-future with no antibiotics - Sarah’s mother tries to hunt for an antibiotic of last resort. Starring Christine Bottomley.

Sarah is 10 years old. She's scratched her knee and developed an infection.

Now she's in an isolated room in hospital. Her family and medical team are hoping this will stop the infection, but they're running out of time.

Whilst Sarah's imagination drifts to Hawaii, her mother tries to hunt down the antibiotic of last resort.

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
Kylie ...... Dani Heron

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.

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15 minutes

Last on

Fri 14 Jan 202200:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

SarahJocelyn Brassington
LizzieChristine Bottomley
KylieDani Heron
WriterOliver Emanuel
DirectorKirsty Williams

Broadcasts

  • Thu 25 Jan 201810:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 25 Jan 201819:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 25 Jul 201918:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 26 Jul 201900:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 13 Jan 202218:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 14 Jan 202200:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra