Emma
1995. Emma works for New Labour. But how far have attitudes to women in the workplace evolved? Second of 3 plays charting feminism through 3 generations of women. By Lucy Catherine
Second of three new plays charting British feminism through three generations of women. By Lucy Catherine. Today's drama is the story of an ambitious young career woman, whose idealism is challenged when she encounters the seedier side of politics in the 1990s.
Emma is now in her twenties and, despite her unsettled childhood, has soared academically and is now a policy advisor to New Labour. She's on course to career success and, she believes, to changing the world. But when she catches the attention of senior party figure, Mac, she has to contend with regressive attitudes to women in the workplace.
CAST
Emma.....Sarah Smart
Susan.....Sarah Thom
Gareth.....Chris Pavlo
Mac.....Brian Protheroe
Shafiq.....Anil Goutam
Anders.....Leo Wan
Tim.....Ewan Bailey
Receptionist/ Sonographer.....Rebecca Hamilton
Director.....Emma Harding
Producer.....Abigail le Fleming
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Duration: 01:36
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Emma | Sarah Smart |
| Susan | Sarah Thom |
| Gareth | Chris Pavlo |
| Mac | Brian Protheroe |
| Shafiq | Anil Goutam |
| Anders | Leo Wan |
| Tim | Ewan Bailey |
| Receptionist | Rebecca Hamilton |
| Sonographer | Rebecca Hamilton |
| Director | Emma Harding |
| Producer | Abigail le Fleming |
| Writer | Lucy Catherine |
Broadcasts
- Tue 23 Feb 2016 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sat 12 Mar 2022 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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