Girlfriend in a Coma 

Based on Girlfriend in a Coma  by Douglas Coupland

December 15 1979, Karen Ann McNeill goes into a deep coma after a teen party. She remains under until 1997. When she wakes up, the voices in her head keep telling her the world is about to end, but Karen doesn't believe them.

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  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Duration: 1'26'59''
  • Broadcast date: 2008
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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