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A Number

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First performanceSeptember 23, 2002
Playwright Caryl Churchill
Original language English Language
CharactersBernard 2
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About A Number


A Number is a 2002 play by the English playwright Caryl Churchill which addresses the subject of human cloning and identity, especially nature versus nurture. The story, set in the near future, is structured around the conflict between a father and his sons – two of whom are clones of the first one.

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Four Single Mothers have said that the government, which he seeks judicial review in unpaid maintenance to The Child .

The Women said they wanted to failure to "challenge the continuing" of The Child maintenance Service.

the Latest figures Show £354m is liable to be recovered from absent parents, but less than 10%.

The Department for work and pensions (DWP), the The Service is running, someone said, "The System is abused in this difficult time," could be prosecuted.

The Women of Yorkshire, London, Surrey and The North -West, said they were owed payments of Between £2,000 and £8,000 dating back A Number of years.

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< p > mother says that she is owed More Than £8,000

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Source of news: bbc.com

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