A 10-part drama about the founding of Israel. Miriam is a Jewish immigrant to Palestine, and Youssef is an Arab inhabitant driven into exile. At the heart of it all is the city of Jerusalem.
A 10-part drama about the founding of Israel. Miriam is a Jewish immigrant to Palestine, and Youssef is an Arab inhabitant driven into exile. At the heart of it all is the city of Jerusalem.
1929. The drama series continues. Tensions boil in Jerusalem. Arabs and Jews feel they are being denied access to holy sites. Both take to the streets in protest - and the ruling British seem powerless to prevent blood being spilt in the holy city.
Written by Steve Waters
CAST Miriam: Shani Erez Youssef: Amir El-Masry Young Miriam: Ava Merson-O’Brien Young Youssef: Jo Ben Ayed Sara: Jessica Turner Yehoshua: Philip Arditti Abu Khalid: Rami Nasr Zahra: Lara Sawalha Harry Lister: Blake Ritson Mahmoud: Daniel Rabin The Mufti: Dana Haqjoo Major Dennis: Clive Hayward Judah Magnes: Neil McCaul The Rabbi: Elliot Levey Other parts: Heather Craney and Hasan Dixon
Original music: Glenn Sharp Sound design: Caleb Knightley Produced by Radio Drama London for BBC World Service
