Fresh storytelling from first time writers and producers.

Part of BBC Introducing Arts supported by BBC Arts and Arts Council England.

BBC Arts correspondent Rebecca Jones presents two thought provoking short dramas from the next generation of dramatists.

Pearl by Emma White
Written in memory of the Emma’s mother who passed away in 2016.

The processes of losing a loved one can sometimes feel like being under water. Pearl draws threads between the submerging feeling of grief and the waters of birth, reflecting on the cyclical nature of life and the hope that comes with new beginnings.

Featuring the voices of Lou Conran, Liz Kettle and Emma White.

Composer: Simeon Walker.
Sound design: Martyn Harries
Script mentor: Rachel Lambert

Producer: Anna Campbell and Paul Dodgson
A Rural Media Production

A.S. Amara by Fargo.
Adam is Amara’s neighbour. When he discovers Amara makes ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) videos he is intrigued and persuades her to let him into her online world. Then he makes the mistake of being openly critical during a livestream.

Featuring the voices of Saffron Coomber and Jack Hammett.
Also featuring Holly Stevens, Dominic Parker, Kizzie Tims, Leila Glen and Lily Baron.

Music and sound design: Andy Jenks
Script mentor: Grant Black

Producers: Anna Campbell and Paul Dodgson
A Rural Media Production

Series theme music by Pete Judge

Producer Paul Dodgson

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra. Show less