Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20091026 | Alex Jones and David Holt read from the novel by Anthony Cartwright, set in 2002 in the fictional Black Country community of Cinderheath. Cinderheath is in a state of flux: the Tipton Three are in Guantanamo, a mosque is about to be built on the site of the disused steel works and the BNP are standing in the forthcoming local elections. Only the World Cup offers any sign of relief. Abridged by Jane Marshall. A Jane Marshall production for BBC Radio 4. It is 2002 and the Black Country community of Cinderheath is in a state of flux. |
| 02 | 20091027 | Alex Jones and David Holt read from the novel by Anthony Cartwright, set in 2002 in the fictional Black Country community of Cinderheath. Rob has returned home to the Black Country after an unsuccessful football career, and now helps out in his old school. Abridged by Jane Marshall. A Jane Marshall production for BBC Radio 4. |
| 03 | 20091028 | Jim is worried about the forthcoming local elections. |
| 04 | 20091029 | Rob witnesses a stabbing on the local estate. |
| 05 | 20091030 | Jim makes an unwelcome discovery on his son's computer. |
| 06 | 20091102 | Jasmine catches up with some friends in London. |
| 07 | 20091103 | Jasmine unexpectedly bumps in to an old friend from primary school. |
| 08 | 20091104 | Rob is unsettled by the new crowd hanging out in his old drinking haunt. |
| 09 | 20091105 | Rob hears some worrying news at school. |
| 10 | 20091106 | It is finally polling day in the local elections. |