The Testament of Jessie Lamb by Jane Rogers

he Testament of Jessie Lamb - Jane Rogers

Can teenager Jessie Lamb save humanity after biological terrorism threatens to wipe out the human race?

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.

Director: Nadia Molinari
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2013.

CAST
Jessie ...... Holliday Grainger
Joe ...... Mark Jordon
Cath ...... Joanne Mitchell
Mandy ...... Kate Coogan
Baz ...... Oliver Lee
Lisa ...... Nisa Cole
Iain ...... Will Finlason
Sal ...... Rebecca Ryan

Episodes
1. Jessie
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?

2. Taking Action
As society splinters, panic and fear reign.
As her own world falls apart, Jessie realises she must act.

3. Support
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.

4. Obstacle
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.

5. Action
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.