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Safe Space

Agoraphobic Paula rarely dreams of life beyond her front door in Belfast, until she falls for her delivery driver. Craving love and adventure, can she venture into the world again?

Thaddea Graham stars in this comedy drama about one woman’s fight for love and the ability to step outside her own front door.

Agoraphobia and panic disorder have left Paula housebound, but she’s trying to make the best of it - despite a younger brother who would test the patience of a saint and a father who is smothering her with concern and cups of tea. She’s content merely hitting the “snooze button” on her life - until she meets cool and fearless Niamh. Suddenly Paula is dreaming of big things, perhaps impossible things. Now she wants it all, love, laughs and adventures, but can she venture back into the world?

Inspired by writer Caitlin Magnall-Kearn’s own experiences with panic disorder and agoraphobia, Safe Space tells the story of one Belfast woman’s dealing with a mental health condition and trying to find love.

Paula … Thaddea Graham
Niamh … Vanessa Ifediora
Dad … Jonjo O’Neill
Liam … Matty Loane
Gerard ... Conor MacNeill
Ellen … Kate Perry
Andy … Sean Kearns
Other voices played by the cast

Written by Caitlin Magnall-Kearns

Sound Designer: David Thomas
Executive Producer: Keith Martin
Producer: Anna Hinds
Director: Celia de Wolff

A Fabel Radio production for ѿý Radio 4

Details of organisations offering information and support with mental health or self-harm are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

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44 minutes

Last on

Thu 23 Jan 2025 14:15

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  • Thu 23 Jan 2025 14:15

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