Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20150330 | Liverpudlian shop assistant Hanna tries to help out a couple of friends who are down on their luck, and before she knows it, it's turned into a mission to tackle the widening economic gap in her community. Mike Bartlett's comic look at the morality of economics and how the financial crisis feels on the street. Hanna - Laura Dos Santos Susie - Samantha Robinson David - Justin Salinger Mark - Shaun Mason Director - Mary Peate A Steal explores our reaction to the current economic crisis, dramatising how it affects the fabric of society and community. What happens if a citizen takes matters into their own hands, how would they go about it and how would everyone else react? Mike Bartlett is one of Britain's foremost contemporary playwrights. In theatre productions includes the highly acclaimed GAME (Almeida Theatre) 2015; KING CHARLES III (Almeida Theatre/Wyndham's Theatre) 2014/2015 and AN INTERVENTION (Paines Plough/Watford Palace Theatre) 2014. Mike's TV series The Town (December 2012) was nominated for a Breakthrough Talent BAFTA. His play Bull (2013) received excellent reviews at the Sheffield Crucible, transferred to New York and was revived this year at the Young Vic. His dramatisation of Chariots of Fire (2012) at Hampstead transferred to the Gielgud. Love Love Love at the Royal Court won TMA Best Play 2011. Love Contract (2008), Liam (2009) and The Core (2011) were three outstanding radio listens. Earthquakes In London (2010) and 13 (2011) received critical acclaim at the National Theatre. My Child (2007) and Cock (2009) won awards at the Royal Court and Cock transferred to Broadway. In 2007 'Not Talking' for R3 scooped the Imison and Tinniswood Awards for best newcomer and best radio play. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2015. Shop assistant Hanna does a little bit of wealth redistribution. |
| 02 | 20150331 | Liverpool shop assistant Hanna's little bit of wealth redistribution has given her a taste for it. And she is getting fonder of Mark, the teacher she met in her Department Store... Written by by Mike Bartlett Hanna - Laura Dos Santos Susie - Samantha Robinson David - Justin Salinger Mark - Shaun Mason Len - Jude Akuwudike Denise - Annabelle Dowler Man - Ian Conningham Director - Mary Peate First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2015. Hanna continues with her little bit of wealth redistribution. |
| 03 | 20150401 | Hanna's unorthodox way of helping out some friends in need is going from strength to strength. But she's not going to be able to get away with it for much longer... Written by Mike Bartlett. Hanna - Laura Dos Santos Susie - Samantha Robinson David - Justin Salinger Mark - Shaun Mason Barry - Sam Dale Denise - Annabelle Dowler Rogers - David Acton Man - Ian Conningham Director - Mary Peate First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2015. by Mike Bartlett. Hanna's mission to help out some friends is gathering pace. |
| 04 | 20150402 | From ordinary young woman to Robin Hood figure. Now everything is out in the open, Hannah feels she can really make a difference. Written by Mike Bartlett. Hanna - Laura Dos Santos Rogers - David Acton Gail - Jane Slavin Director - Mary Peate First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2019. Now things are out in the open, Hannah is feeling exhilarated. |
| 05 | 20150403 | Hanna is really in trouble now, but at least she'll be able to make her case; tell the world why she has done what she's done. Hopefully. Written by Mike Bartlett. Hanna - Laura Dos Santos Mark - Shaun Mason Susise - Samantha Robinson Reporter - Jude Akuwudike Director - Mary Peate First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2015. Hanna is really in trouble now and she's increasingly isolated. |