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.
1934. Youssef visits his father in prison – a visit that will change his life forever Meanwhile Miriam, with her mentor Rabbi Judah Magnes, is working for a ‘one nation, two states’ solution. Episode 4 of the drama.
Written by Steve Waters
CAST Youssef: Amir El-Masry Miriam: Shani Erez Yehoshua: Philip Arditti Ben-Gurion: Elliot Levey Abu Khalid: Rami Nasr Zahra: Lara Sawalha Harry Lister: Blake Ritson The Mufti: Dana Haqjoo Musa Alami: Sargon Yelda Judah Magnes: Neil McCaul Other parts: Jessica Turner and Hasan Dixon
Original music: Glenn Sharp Sound design: Caleb Knightley Produced by Radio Drama London for BBC World Service
