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08/08/2013

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By Sarah Hehir. A first play for radio by a winner of the BBC Writer's Prize.

First radio play by Sarah Hehir, a winner of the BBC Writer's Prize, inspired by her work in a young offenders' institute. Emma teaches creative writing in a detention centre.

Bang Up by Sarah Hehir

Winner of the first BBC Writer's Prize.

Emma teaches creative writing in a detention centre . Her life is imploding. Her estranged father contacts her with news of the birth of a baby . Throwing herself into work with the young offenders, new student Lee surprises her with the sensitivity of his writing .

Directed in Salford by Susan Roberts.

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