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7. Looking Back

Episode 7 of 10

Molly hears Luca's parents discussing his mental health and is reminded of her days on the streets. Read by Anjli Mohindra.

Molly has lived on the streets since she was a teenager.

Her violent ex-boyfriend Rusby is back in Nottingham and won't leave her alone. So when she meets Luca at a party and he asks her to go away with him to find treasure, she jumps at the chance to escape. Old friend Jules doesn't trust this newcomer and invites herself along for the ride.

The trio have broken their journey to Skegness at Luca's parents' house.

When Molly overhears them discussing their son's mental health, her own traumatic memories from her days on the streets come flooding back.

Novel written by Mahsuda Snaith.

Read by Anjli Mohindra.

Abridged by Siân Preece.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2019.

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 27 Sep 202302:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 18 Jun 201912:04
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