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Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 2^nd Mar 2009, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 25^th Sep 2018, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. 1956: A mystery virus kills crops in South East Asia. Initially, in Britain, John Custance is unconcerned. Stars Darrell Brockis. Show more

15 Minute Drama

The Death of Grass

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Mar 2009, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 26^th Sep 2018, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The world begins to panic as the virus spreads. But just as things seem to be calming down a little, Roger confronts John with some horrifying news. Show more

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15 Minute Drama

The Death of Grass

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 4^th Mar 2009, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 27^th Sep 2018, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Having broken past the roadblocks, the convoy is hoping for a clear run to Blind Gill. But a level crossing, a gatehouse and a carjack change the Custances' lives for ever. Show more

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15 Minute Drama

The Death of Grass

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 5^th Mar 2009, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 28^th Sep 2018, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The journey to Blind Gill continues, with one addition to the group and one sudden, shocking loss. Both events shed new light on the increasingly disturbing behaviour of Mr Pirrie. Show more

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15 Minute Drama

The Death of Grass

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 6^th Mar 2009, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 29^th Sep 2018, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The end of the journey is in sight but there are still plenty of obstacles ahead. At the last of them, John has to make an agonising choice. Show more

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