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鈥檚 fight for love and the ability to step outside her own front door.
Agoraphobia and panic disorder have left Paula housebound, but she鈥檚 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鈥檚 content merely hitting the 鈥渟nooze button鈥� 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鈥檚 own experiences with panic disorder and agoraphobia, Safe Space tells the story of one Belfast woman鈥檚 dealing with a mental health condition and trying to find love.
Paula 鈥� Thaddea Graham
Niamh 鈥� Vanessa Ifediora
Dad 鈥� Jonjo O鈥橬eill
Liam 鈥� Matty Loane
Gerard ... Conor MacNeill
Ellen 鈥� Kate Perry
Andy 鈥� 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 麻豆官网首页入口 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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