Episode 4
Al Smith's drama series set in an ambulance control room. Today Carrie the call handler attempts to convince a young woman she's in an abusive relationship.
Al Smith's drama series set in an ambulance control room. Today Carrie the call handler attempts to convince a young woman she's in an abusive relationship.
Carrie ..... Sarah Ridgeway
Polly ….. Scarlett Brookes
Directed by Sally Avens
Al Smith's award-winning drama series set in an ambulance control room where Carrie the call handler must deal with heart-stopping situations. Today a young woman calls with a cut hand, but behind the injury lies a story of a toxic relationship. Can Carrie get Polly to realise she is the victim of coercive control?
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- Thu 17 Sep 202010:45BBC Radio 4
- Thu 17 Sep 202019:45BBC Radio 4
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Life Lines
Al Smith's award-winning series set in an ambulance control room.

