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The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel

2. Infection

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

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 turns her whole family's world upside down.

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
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. Show less

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