Culture
Al Smith's dystopian vision of a world where antibiotics have stopped working and heartbreaking choices must be made. Starring David Calder and Pippa Nixon.
by Al Smith
Scientific Advisor ...... Dr Claas Kirchhelle
Director ..... Sally Avens
With increasing numbers of infections becoming drug resistant Al Smith's dystopian play takes a step into the near future.
Anna is a Doctor working in infectious diseases and is forced everyday to help choose whether to treat a patient or not. But what does it do to both you and your patient when your judgement is wrong?
Culture was developed through the Wellcome Trust Experimental Stories scheme.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Anna | Pippa Nixon |
| Ned | David Calder |
| Maria | Olivia Popica |
| Shireen | Chetna Pandya |
| Quartermaster | Philip Fox |
| Celine | Sarah Ridgeway |
| Tom | Tom Forrister |
| Bailiff | Emilio Doorgasingh |
| Writer | Al Smith |
| Director | Sally Avens |
Broadcasts
- Mon 26 Jun 2017 14:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 26 Jan 2018 14:15BBC Radio 4
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