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Radio 4,28 May 2021,15 mins,

Contains language which some may find offensive.

Available for 135 days

15-year-old Bess, who lives with her foster family, is pregnant. She confides in her friend Eshal that she would like to end the pregnancy and together they decide to take matters into their own hands, with disastrous and distressing results. Careless by Kirsty Capes is read by Abbie Andrews Abridger: Katrin Williams Producer: Nicola Holloway

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