5. Disaster
Sarah's imagination takes her to Hawaii where she's about to meet the king of rock and roll. Starring Jocelyn Brassington.
Sarah is 10 years old. She's scratched her knee and developed an infection.
Whilst her family prepare for an unexpected future, Sarah's imagination takes her to Hawaii where she's about to meet the king of rock and roll.
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
Paul ...... Roderick Gilkison
David ...... Robin Laing
Elvis Presley ...... Kevin Mains
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.
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The Truth About Hawaii - What Needs to Happen?
Duration: 01:19
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Sarah | Jocelyn Brassington |
| Lizzie | Christine Bottomley |
| Paul | Roderick Gilkison |
| David | Robin Laing |
| Elvis Presley | Kevin Mains |
| Doctor | Anita Vettesse |
| Writer | Oliver Emanuel |
| Director | Kirsty Williams |
Broadcasts
Fri 26 Jan 201810:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Fri 26 Jan 201819:45BBC Radio 4
- Fri 26 Jul 201918:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 27 Jul 201900:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 14 Jan 202218:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 15 Jan 202200:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
