Sappho (Greek: Σαπφώ c. 630 – c. 570 BC) was an Archaic Greek poet from Eresos or Mytilene on the island of Lesbos, widely known and celebrated for her lyric poetry, written to be sung while accompanied by music. Most of her poetry is now lost; we only have some in fragmentary form. She is believed to be from a wealthy family from Lesbos, and had three brothers: Charaxos, Larichos and Eurygios. This BBC radio play suggests that her family life was rather dysfunctional, with an overbearing mother, and demanding, needy, brothers. Sappho is presented as a "superstar" (in the Taylor Swift mould) with hangers on and groupies following her continuously. Her brothers are a problem, and impacting her public reputation. Her brother Charaxus is besotted with a concubine of the Egyptian Pharaoh, and demands Sappho's help in "buying her" from her current employer. Sappho's mother insists she helps, and prays for his safe return. Caught in the middle of all of this is her servant, Timas, devoted to her every need, but abused terribly. The play focuses on the relationship between Sappho, her servant, brothers and mother. Cleverly done, and amusing. Written by Hattie Naylor and inspired by the few fragments of Sappho's poetry that have survived. Cast included Thalissa Teixeira, Rhiannon Neads, Anna Spearpoint, Juliana Lisk, Joseph Tweedale, Oliver Hembrough, Ian Dunnett Jnr and Amanda Lawrence. Produced by Mary Ward-Lowery. First broadcast February 2024.