Moral Status and the Golden Boy

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A young boy is grievously injured in a cycling accident. His parents face the terrible decision of whether to leave him on a life-support machine indefinitely - or to switch it off? Ex-Durham miner Joe and a University philosopher Hermione are an unlikely duo who, together, bring human compassion and philosophy to bear in facing up to some of life's hardest dilemmas. Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay. The boy's mother asks Joe to help her husband face up to the decision - and tells Joe something which changes everything… Joe Snowball …. Alun Armstrong Hermione Pink ….Deborah Findlay Isabel …. Gina McKee Gordon …. Deka Walmsley Director: Marilyn Imrie A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2017.