The Truth About Hawaii

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Christine Bottomley

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Kirsty Williams

The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel: 2. Infection

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The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel

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An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.

A near-future with no antibiotics where an everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down. Stars Christine Bottomley.

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.

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Oliver Emanuel's potent and playful drama about a world without antibiotics.

Oliver Emanuel's potent and playful drama set in a near future where antibiotics are no longer available.

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