Press

“Set against a soundscape that gives the voices space to move - and frees them from the customary conventions of crime reporting. It was a wonderful programme - you conveyed the experiences of those people so powerfully - and kept their confidences in a way I think only radio can.”

— Matthew Sweet, BBC's Pick Of The Week

“Absolutely incredible programme – I know how hard it is to find the voices you have found – and how mistaken it is to see many of those who get caught up in this world through a criminal justice lens. It’s harrowingly well told, and made. Sincere thanks to you for making it and to the contributors for taking part. ”

— Dan Clarke, BBC Commissioning Editor

“I stumbled upon this quite by accident and I am so glad I did! Jaw-dropping audio to make you stop in your tracks....and handled cautiously & creatively. A must listen!”

— Jenny Eells

“Audio storytelling so powerful it makes you stop in your tracks. ”

— Robbie Armstrong

“County Lines - an extraordinary, moving, kaleidoscopic documentary from Phoebe McIndoe and Redzi Bernard. ”

— Eleanor McDowall

“We’re honoured to have helped the talented Phoebe McIndoe and Redzi Bernard produce the BBC Radio Four show “County Lines” that first aired last night. Excellent production shining a light on the harm caused by gangs that exploit children.”

— Not In Our Community

“This is such a powerful and brilliantly crafted doc. Recommended listening.”

— Will Drysdale

“LOVE this. Compassionate and transportive. Thank you, thank you Phoebe and Redzi for putting this out in the world.”

— Alexandra Salmon

“So good and also terrifying.”

— Catherine Carrr

“This new year started with an important listen: a tender, beautifully crafted yet devastating peice. And most of all - incredibly brave. Thank you Phoebe McIndoe, Redzi Bernard and Falling Tree Productions for making radio with so much heart.”

— Marta Medvešek

“Thank you for this beautifully crafted brilliant piece of audio storytelling.”

— Stevie Middleton

“In awe of Phoebe McIndoe and Redzi Bernard. This piece transfixed me - it balances a systemic issue with a personal through-line; holds concurrent narratives effortlessly; refracts the subject matter carefully through multiple viewpoints; it’s unsentimental but tender; never over-explains but is direct in delivery and structure ... and they make all that sound effortless! Just brilliant. ”

— Brid Addison-Child

“Really powerful work”

— Jack Howson

“This is an outstanding feature. A humane, harrowing and haunting tale of our times, that we never get to hear. ”

— Neil McCarthy