"Why Won't Anyone Talk To Alex?"
A young man starting University decides to seek support for his mental health. But getting the help he needs proves to be far more difficult than first expected
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The people behind it
Brandon Regan
Alex Barber
Niamh Walton
Katy
Georgina McKay
Receptionist #1
Kiran Palmer de Juan
Harry
Milla Hall
Pre-Recorded Response
Will Morley
Automated Response
Olivia McKeown
Receptionist #2
Sam Bateman
Flatmate #1
Finlay Ross
Flatmate #2
Brodie McDonough
Flatmate #3
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