Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Making Other Plans | 20180611 | 20190419 (R4) | What would happen if the UK broke apart? In this everyday story of British folk, David and Ruth Fletcher face our next civil war.
1/5 Making Other Plans
The Fletcher family are just trying to love and look after each other at their home "until everything settles down". With their daughter's wedding coming up, they haven't got time for politics. But as the UK dissolves into conflict, organising the big day is getting more and more impossible.
Martin Jameson's drama draws on detailed research from BBC correspondents to analysts, contingency planners, and those with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s, to make the Fletchers' adventures a compelling account of what civil war could do to us all.
Starring Jeremy Swift and Maureen Beattie.
Script Consultants:
Tamara Kovacevic - Senior BBC journalist with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s
With thanks to:
Malcolm Barnard
Cast:
Dave Fletcher ... Jeremy Swift
In this everyday story of British folk, the Fletcher family face the UK's next civil war. Martin Jameson creates a compelling account of the consequences of a UK civil war.
What would happen if the UK broke apart? In this everyday story of British folk, David and Ruth Fletcher face our next civil war.
1/5 Making Other Plans
The Fletcher family are just trying to love and look after each other at their home "until everything settles down". With their daughter's wedding coming up, they haven't got time for politics. But as the UK dissolves into conflict, organising the big day is getting more and more impossible.
Martin Jameson's drama draws on detailed research from BBC correspondents to analysts, contingency planners, and those with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s, to make the Fletchers' adventures a compelling account of what civil war could do to us all.
Starring Jeremy Swift and Maureen Beattie.
Script Consultants:
Tamara Kovacevic - Senior BBC journalist with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s
With thanks to:
Malcolm Barnard
Cast:
Dave Fletcher ... Jeremy Swift
In this everyday story of British folk, the Fletcher family face the UK's next civil war. Martin Jameson creates a compelling account of the consequences of a UK civil war. |
| 02 | Things Fall Apart | 20180612 | 20190426 (R4) | What would happen if the UK broke apart? In this everyday story of British folk, David and Ruth Fletcher face our next civil war. 2/5 Things Fall Apart Now Manchester is besieged by rival forces, the Fletchers find themselves in danger. Not just from dodgy neighbours with brand new machine guns, but from inside their own family. Martin Jameson's drama draws on detailed research from BBC correspondents to analysts, contingency planners, and those with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s, to make the Fletchers' adventures a compelling account of what civil war could do to us all. Starring Jeremy Swift and Maureen Beattie. Produced and directed by Jonquil Panting. Script Consultants: Tamara Kovacevic - Senior BBC journalist with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s Richard Vergette - Writer and teacher for advice on parenting a teenager with Down Syndrome With thanks to: Malcolm Barnard Peter Barnes - BBC Senior Political Analyst Louisa Brooke-Holland - Senior Research Analyst, International Affairs and Defence section, House of Commons Library Rory Cellan-Jones - BBC Technology Correspondent Gabrielle Garton Grimwood - Senior Research Analyst in Emergency Planning Mike Livingstone - Former Strategic Director of Children's Services, Manchester City Council. Jonathan Marcus - BBC Diplomatic Correspondent Prof Bill McGuire - Professor Emeritus; Geophysical & Climate Hazards, UCL Dr Gemma Sou - Lecturer in Disaster Studies, University of Manchester Peter Wynne-Wilson - Course Director, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (for advice on Birmingham and its demographics) Imogen Woolrich and the Octagon Bridges Theatre Group, Harri Chambers - for Welsh translations, and Steve Pearce, Eric Bradley & John Rudin for IT advice. Cast: Dave Fletcher ... Jeremy Swift Ruth Fletcher ... Maureen Beattie Maggie Pelling ... Elizabeth Counsell Jonny Fletcher ... Sam Barnard Tricia Ince ... Elinor Coleman Helena Fletcher ... Lauren Cornelius Alex Pritchard ... Ryan Whittle Philippa Fletcher ... Kerry Gooderson Marli ... Ryan Baker Roger ... Sean Murray Steven ... Stephen Hogan Clive ... John Lightbody Luke ... Joseph Ayre Writer ... Martin Jameson Director ... Jonquil Panting Producer ... Jonquil Panting. Their city is besieged. But staying home is getting risky for family reasons too. Martin Jameson creates a compelling account of the consequences of a UK civil war. |
| 03 | What Country, Friends, Is This? | 20180613 | 20190503 (R4) | What would happen if the UK broke apart?
In this everyday story of British folk, David and Ruth Fletcher face our next civil war.
3/5 What Country, Friends, Is This?
Forced to flee their home, the Fletchers are racing in two cars towards sanctuary in North Wales. But there are dangers on the road - and not just from the tanks.
Martin Jameson's drama draws on detailed research from BBC correspondents to analysts, contingency planners, and those with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s, to make the Fletchers' adventures a compelling account of what civil war could do to us all.
Starring Jeremy Swift and Maureen Beattie.
Script Consultants:
Tamara Kovacevic - Senior BBC journalist with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s
With thanks to:
Malcolm Barnard
Cast:
Dave Fletcher ... Jeremy Swift
The family's two cars are racing for sanctuary in North Wales. Only one will get there. Martin Jameson creates a compelling account of the consequences of a UK civil war.
What would happen if the UK broke apart?
In this everyday story of British folk, David and Ruth Fletcher face our next civil war.
3/5 What Country, Friends, Is This?
Forced to flee their home, the Fletchers are racing in two cars towards sanctuary in North Wales. But there are dangers on the road - and not just from the tanks.
Martin Jameson's drama draws on detailed research from BBC correspondents to analysts, contingency planners, and those with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s, to make the Fletchers' adventures a compelling account of what civil war could do to us all.
Starring Jeremy Swift and Maureen Beattie.
Script Consultants:
Tamara Kovacevic - Senior BBC journalist with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s
With thanks to:
Malcolm Barnard
Cast:
Dave Fletcher ... Jeremy Swift
The family's two cars are racing for sanctuary in North Wales. Only one will get there. Martin Jameson creates a compelling account of the consequences of a UK civil war. |
| 04 | The Price | 20180614 | 20190510 (R4) | What would happen if the UK broke apart?
In this everyday story of British folk, David and Ruth Fletcher face our next civil war.
4/5 The Price
Can the Fletcher family stay together, in the crowds of refugees being forced to walk out of Wales?
Martin Jameson's drama draws on detailed research from BBC correspondents to analysts, contingency planners, and those with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s, to make the Fletchers' adventures a compelling account of what civil war could do to us all..
Starring Jeremy Swift and Maureen Beattie.
Script Consultants:
Tamara Kovacevic - Senior BBC journalist with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s
With thanks to:
Malcolm Barnard
Cast:
Dave Fletcher ... Jeremy Swift
Forced to walk out of Wales with other English refugees, can the Fletchers stay together? Martin Jameson creates a compelling account of the consequences of a UK civil war.
What would happen if the UK broke apart?
In this everyday story of British folk, David and Ruth Fletcher face our next civil war.
4/5 The Price
Can the Fletcher family stay together, in the crowds of refugees being forced to walk out of Wales?
Martin Jameson's drama draws on detailed research from BBC correspondents to analysts, contingency planners, and those with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s, to make the Fletchers' adventures a compelling account of what civil war could do to us all..
Starring Jeremy Swift and Maureen Beattie.
Script Consultants:
Tamara Kovacevic - Senior BBC journalist with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s
With thanks to:
Malcolm Barnard
Cast:
Dave Fletcher ... Jeremy Swift
Forced to walk out of Wales with other English refugees, can the Fletchers stay together? Martin Jameson creates a compelling account of the consequences of a UK civil war. |
| 05 | Home | 20180615 | 20190517 (R4) | What would happen if the UK broke apart?
In this everyday story of British folk, David and Ruth Fletcher face our next civil war.
5/5 Home
A leak from an unattended nuclear power plant forces a UN-brokered resettlement plan for the refugees. But where are the Fletchers being taken?
Martin Jameson's drama draws on detailed research from BBC correspondents to analysts, contingency planners, and those with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s, to make the Fletchers' adventures a compelling account of what civil war could do to us all..
Starring Jeremy Swift and Maureen Beattie.
Script Consultants:
Tamara Kovacevic - Senior BBC journalist with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s
With thanks to:
Malcolm Barnard
Cast:
Dave Fletcher ... Jeremy Swift
Where can the family be reunited and safe, when everything is pushing them apart? Martin Jameson creates a compelling account of the consequences of a UK civil war.
What would happen if the UK broke apart?
In this everyday story of British folk, David and Ruth Fletcher face our next civil war.
5/5 Home
A leak from an unattended nuclear power plant forces a UN-brokered resettlement plan for the refugees. But where are the Fletchers being taken?
Martin Jameson's drama draws on detailed research from BBC correspondents to analysts, contingency planners, and those with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s, to make the Fletchers' adventures a compelling account of what civil war could do to us all..
Starring Jeremy Swift and Maureen Beattie.
Script Consultants:
Tamara Kovacevic - Senior BBC journalist with first hand experience of the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s
With thanks to:
Malcolm Barnard
Cast:
Dave Fletcher ... Jeremy Swift
Where can the family be reunited and safe, when everything is pushing them apart? Martin Jameson creates a compelling account of the consequences of a UK civil war. |