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.
1936. Arabs declare a general strike and a dangerous armed uprising begins, while Miriam finds herself drawn to take more direct action against the British. The epic drama continues.
Written by Steve Waters
CAST Miriam: Shani Erez Youssef: Amir El-Masry Yehoshua: Philip Arditti Zahra: Lara Sawalha Harry Lister: Blake Ritson Mahmoud: Daniel Rabin McMasters: Neil McCaul Other parts played by Sargon Yelda, Hasan Dixon and members of the cast
Original music: Glenn Sharp Sound design: Caleb Knightley Produced by Radio Drama London for BBC World Service
