Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jessie | 20130617 | With the death toll from Maternal Death Syndrome rising daily and the world on the brink of disaster, teenager Jessie Lamb becomes convinced she must take action. Her act of heroism could save the human race. But will those closest to her offer their support? Starring Holliday Grainger. Jane Rogers dramatises her award-winning novel in five-parts. Jessie - Holliday Grainger Joe - Mark Jordon Cath - Joanne Mitchell Mandy - Kate Coogan Baz - Oliver Lee Lisa - Nisa Cole Director: Nadia Molinari First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2013. Can teenager Jessie Lamb save humanity with the impact of biological terrorism? Can teenager Jessie Lamb save humanity when biological terrorism puts the world in peril? | |
| 02 | Taking Action | 20160712 | 20130618 (R4) | As society splinters, panic and fear reign. As her own world falls apart, Jessie realises she must act. Starring Holliday Grainger. Jane Rogers dramatises her award-winning novel set in a future where an act of biological terrorism has spread a deadly virus across the world. Jessie - Holliday Grainger Joe - Mark Jordon Cath - Joanne Mitchell Mandy - Kate Coogan Sal - Rebecca Ryan Baz - Oliver Lee Lisa - Nisa Cole Iain - Will Finlason Director: Nadia Molinari First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2013. Can teenager Jessie Lamb save humanity when biological terrorism puts the world in peril? |
| 03 | Support | 20160713 | 20130619 (R4) | Maternal Death Syndrome is spreading rapidly and Jessie's world is still in crisis. Her aunt Mandy is desperately ill, boyfriend Baz is planning drastic action and her father is adamant that Jessie should not volunteer to be a Sleeping Beauty. Can Jessie be swayed from her path? Starring Holliday Grainger. Jane Rogers dramatises her award-winning novel set in a future where an act of biological terrorism has spread a deadly virus across the world. Jessie - Holliday Grainger Joe - Mark Jordon Baz - Oliver Lee Lisa - Nisa Cole Cath - Joanne Mitchell Mandy - Kate Coogan Director: Nadia Molinari First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2013. As the death toll mounts, Jessie's act of heroism could save the human race. Can teenager Jessie Lamb save humanity when biological terrorism puts the world in peril? |
| 04 | Obstacle | 20160714 | 20130620 (R4) | Jessie becomes increasingly certain that sacrificing her own life for a healthy baby is the most important thing she can do. But her plan to become a Sleeping Beauty hits an obstacle. Starring Holliday Grainger. Jane Rogers dramatises her award-winning novel set in a future where an act of biological terrorism has spread a deadly virus across the world. Jessie - Holliday Grainger Joe - Mark Jordon Baz - Oliver Lee Lisa - Nisa Cole Iain - Will Finlason Director: Nadia Molinari First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2013. Jessie's world is in crisis, but her father's adamant she shouldn't volunteer. Can teenager Jessie Lamb save humanity when biological terrorism puts the world in peril? |
| 05 | Action | 20160715 | 20130621 (R4) | Society is splintering, apocalyptic sects with fundamentalist, ecological or anti-scientific beliefs are springing up. Panic, chaos and fear reign. When Jessie's own world begins to fall apart and her best friend Sal experiences a shocking act of violence, Jessie realises it is time to take action. Starring Holliday Grainger. The conclusion of Jane Rogers' dramatisation of her award-winning novel. Jessie - Holliday Grainger Joe - Mark Jordon Cath - Joanne Mitchell Sal - Rebecca Ryan Baz - Oliver Lee Lisa - Nisa Cole Director: Nadia Molinari First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2013. With her own world falling apart, Jessie realises it is time to take action. Can teenager Jessie Lamb save humanity when biological terrorism puts the world in peril? |