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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.

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 and Kristina Matic ... Elinor Coleman

Helena Fletcher ... Lauren Cornelius

Alex Pritchard ... Ryan Whittle

Clive ... John Lightbody

Iain ... Paul Cunningham

Russell ... Ryan Early

News Anchor ... Emma Handy

Correspondent ... Kerry Gooderson

Journalist ... Sean Murray

Democratic Alliance MP ... Joseph Ayre

Cabinet Minister ... Stephen Hogan

Writer ... Martin Jameson

Director ... Jonquil Panting

Producer ... Jonquil Panting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Philippa Fletcher ... Kerry Gooderson

Emrys Driscoll ... Kai Owen

Olwen Driscoll ... Cara Chase

Janice ... Emma Handy

Nathan ... Ifan Meredith

Mick ... Ryan Early

Kyle ... Joseph Ayre

Radio 4 ... Stephen Hogan

Radio Free Manchester ... John Lightbody

Writer ... Martin Jameson

Director ... Jonquil Panting

Producer ... Jonquil Panting.

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.

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?

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

Chris ... Stephen Hogan

Gary ... John Lightbody

The Dinner Lady ... Lisa Palfrey

The Engineer ... Gruffudd Glyn

Adele ... Kerry Gooderson

Pete Angel ... Ryan Early

Border Guard ... Joseph Ayre

Writer ... Martin Jameson

Director ... Jonquil Panting

Producer ... Jonquil Panting.

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.

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?

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

Jonny Fletcher ... Sam Barnard

Kristina Matic ... Elinor Coleman

Alex Pritchard ... Ryan Whittle

Naveed ... Antonio Aakeel

Dr Shah ... Vineeta Rishi

Clare ... Emma Handy

Geoff ... Sean Murray

Debbie ... Kerry Gooderson

Nurse ... Lauren Cornelius

Radio 4 ... Stephen Hogan

Radio Free Manchester ... John Lightbody

Writer - Martin Jameson

Producer - Jonquil Panting

Director - Jonquil Panting.

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.

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. 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 and Kristina Matic ... Elinor Coleman Helena Fletcher ... Lauren Cornelius Alex Pritchard ... Ryan Whittle Clive ... John Lightbody Iain ... Paul Cunningham Russell ... Ryan Early News Anchor ... Emma Handy Correspondent ... Kerry Gooderson Journalist ... Sean Murray Democratic Alliance MP ... Joseph Ayre Cabinet Minister ... Stephen Hogan Writer ... Martin Jameson Director ... Jonquil Panting Producer ... Jonquil Panting. 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. 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 Philippa Fletcher ... Kerry Gooderson Emrys Driscoll ... Kai Owen Olwen Driscoll ... Cara Chase Janice ... Emma Handy Nathan ... Ifan Meredith Mick ... Ryan Early Kyle ... Joseph Ayre Radio 4 ... Stephen Hogan Radio Free Manchester ... John Lightbody Writer ... Martin Jameson Director ... Jonquil Panting Producer ... Jonquil Panting. 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. 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 Chris ... Stephen Hogan Gary ... John Lightbody The Dinner Lady ... Lisa Palfrey The Engineer ... Gruffudd Glyn Adele ... Kerry Gooderson Pete Angel ... Ryan Early Border Guard ... Joseph Ayre Writer ... Martin Jameson Director ... Jonquil Panting Producer ... Jonquil Panting. 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. 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 Jonny Fletcher ... Sam Barnard Kristina Matic ... Elinor Coleman Alex Pritchard ... Ryan Whittle Naveed ... Antonio Aakeel Dr Shah ... Vineeta Rishi Clare ... Emma Handy Geoff ... Sean Murray Debbie ... Kerry Gooderson Nurse ... Lauren Cornelius Radio 4 ... Stephen Hogan Radio Free Manchester ... John Lightbody Writer - Martin Jameson Producer - Jonquil Panting Director - Jonquil Panting. 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.