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The Accidental Head

Episode 4 of 4

Edged out of her local catchment area, Beth vows to fight for her son's school place. Stars Katherine Parkinson From March 2011.

Beth just wants what's best for her 11 year old son.

So that means a solid secondary education at the kind of school that recognises his genius, as well as his aptitude for baroque music. A school like Folgate.

But when the family is edged out of its catchment area, a battle begins.

Beth takes on the might of the council with a mixture of community action, ancient by-laws - and sheep...

Written by Jeremy Front.

Beth .... Katherine Parkinson
Jake ... Darren Boyd
Ruth .... Emma Fryer
Journalist ... Alex Tregear
Helen ... Sally Orrock
John Hughes ... Brian Bowles

Director: James Robinson

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in March 2011.

30 minutes

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Wed 10 Jul 2024 03:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
Beth Katherine Parkinson
Jake Darren Boyd
Ruth Willith Emma Fryer
Journalist Alex Tregear
Helen Sally Orrock
Farmer Brian Bowles
Hughes Brian Bowles
Writer Jeremy Front
Director James Robinson
Producer James Robinson

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  • Wed 30 Mar 2011 11:30
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