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.
1942. Thousands of European Jews attempt to flee persecution from war in unsuitable boats - but the British refuse permission for them to land in Palestine. Meanwhile, Miriam takes up the armed struggle in earnest. Episode six of the drama.
Written by Steve Waters
CAST Youssef: Amir El-Masry Miriam: Shani Erez Yehoshua: Philip Arditti Ben-Gurion: Elliot Levey Zahra: Lara Sawalha Harry Lister: Blake Ritson Mohammed: Ramzi Dehani Menachim Begin: Daniel Rabin Other parts: Heather Craney and Hasan Dixon
Original music: Glenn Sharp Sound design: Caleb Knightley Produced by Radio Drama London for BBC World Service
