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Pretty Vacant

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

Radio 4,6 episodes

Episodes

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