Pretty Vacant

BBC Radio 4

International money-laundering meets the UK housing crisis in this grittily satirical fable about shady dealing and thorny moral dilemmas.

Episodes 6

Apr 25, 2022 · 20 min
5. The Laundromat
Locked out of their building, Nora and Frankie realise their charity has been scammed.
Apr 25, 2022 · 16 min
4. Transparency
Nora queries the ownership and legitimacy of the building company they’re working with.
Apr 25, 2022 · 18 min
3. The Conversion
Despite early scepticism, Frankie suddenly sees the an upside to Leyla’s offer.
Apr 25, 2022 · 19 min
2. The Hold Out
An offer to provide a homeless charity with a refurbished high rise for free.
Apr 25, 2022 · 18 min
1. Manchester - Buy To Leave
Leaving 15,000 properties empty when so many need a roof over their heads must be a crime
Apr 25, 2022 · 2 min
Welcome to Pretty Vacant
When a Charity is approached by a donor, they at first think Christmas has come early.

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