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Radio 4,17 Sep 2020,14 mins

SeriesSeries 4

Episode 4

Life Lines

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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? BBC Action Line: If you would like support with the issues in this programme, help is available here. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3FQFSnx6SZWsQn3TJYYlFNy/information-and-support-domestic-abuse

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