Bitter Pill by Michael Patrick and Oisín Kearney on BBC Radio 4
After a traumatic car crash, Mary joins a clinical drug trial that promises a cure for PTSD. But there's something different about this pill... Is Mary destined to relive those nightmarish events over and over again, or does she have the power to change them?
A sci-fi audio drama series about memory, trauma and time travel.
A 5 x 30min drama series for BBC Radio 4.
Now available on all podcast apps.
Ep 1: Fight or Flight
A pharmaceutical company in Belfast promises a miracle drug to cure PTSD.
Ep 2: Flashback
Mary begins the drug trial.
Ep 3: Disconnect
Mary is living the life she always wanted. But can she keep it?
Ep 4: Trust Issues
Mary must find Jackie if she has any hope of setting things right.
Ep 5: Face the Fear
Time is running out for Mary.
Writers: Michael Patrick & Oisín Kearney
Producer: Michael Shannon
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
Music composer: Denis Clohessy.
Sound Designer: Bill Maul.
Cast:
Mary: Séainín BrennanJackie: Charlotte McCurry
Carl/ARLO: Shaun Blaney
Warren: Martin McCann
Eoin: Seamus O’Hara
Barista: Christopher Grant
Board Member: Richard Croxford
Delia: Jo Donnelly
Stuart: Tony Flynn
Jackie’s Mum: Carol Moore