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The Call

Dominic Arkwright talks to people who have made or received life-changing phone calls.

Radio 4 Extra,5 episodes

Episodes

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Series 1
The Siege
Police negotiator Max Vernon, who was involved in the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege.
27 Jul 2009,15 mins
Series 1
The Adoption
Educationalist Fiona Byerley's late-night call to a Thai orphanage.
03 Aug 2009,15 mins
Series 1
The Abduction
Ron and Pauline Friend built a school in Uganda in memory of their murdered son, Martin.
10 Aug 2009,15 mins
Series 1
The Transplant
Tony Roth had to wait for a call telling him that he could have a heart transplant.
17 Aug 2009,15 mins
Series 1
The Win
Dominic Arkwright talks to lottery line operators about making life-changing phone calls.
24 Aug 2009,15 mins