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Meeting by chance, five years later, ex-pupil Carly is angry and Headmistress Sarah isn't sure why? Stars Juliet Stevenson.

Five years later and headmistress Sarah and ex-pupil Carly bump into each other in the street.

Carly is angry and Sarah isn't sure why.

Exploring the hot topic of education, The Core is about the impact of current policies on those going through the system.

Written by Mike Bartlett.

Sarah...Juliet Stevenson
Carly... Alex Tregear

Director Claire Grove

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2011.

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15 minutes

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