3. Crisis

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Sarah is 10 years old. She's not allowed to play outside. But when her brother takes her into some nearby woods, an everyday scratch gets infected and turns her whole family's world upside down. Now Sarah's in an isolated room in hospital. Her family and medical team are hoping this will stop the infection. Whilst Sarah's imagination drifts to Hawaii, her parents are left to make an unbearable choice for their daughter. Oliver Emanuel's potent and playful drama set in a near-future in which doctors can no longer prescribe antibiotics. Sarah ...... Jocelyn Brassington Lizzie ...... Christine Bottomley David ...... Robin Laing Doctor ...... 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.