7. Lies
With the British public up in arms about Sarah's situation, the political fallout goes global. Starring Jocelyn Brassington.
Sarah is 10 years old. She scratched her knee, developed an infection and when that infection threatened her life, her parents agreed to have her leg amputated.
With the British public up in arms about Sarah's situation, the political fallout becomes a global issue.
Oliver Emanuel's potent and playful drama set in a near-future in which doctors can no longer prescribe antibiotics.
Sarah ...... Jocelyn Brassington
Leo ...... Kevin Mains
Congolese Ambassador ...... Adura Onashile
UN Secretary General ...... 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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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Sarah | Jocelyn Brassington |
| Leo | Kevin Mains |
| Congolese Ambassador | Adura Onashile |
| UN Secretary General | Anita Vettesse |
| Writer | Oliver Emanuel |
| Director | Kirsty Williams |
Broadcasts
Tue 30 Jan 201810:45BBC Radio 4- Tue 30 Jan 201819:45BBC Radio 4
- Tue 30 Jul 201918:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 31 Jul 201900:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 18 Jan 202218:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 19 Jan 202200:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
