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The Classic Serial: Things Fall Apart

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

By Chinua Achebe, adapted in two parts by Biyi Bandele.

1: Okonkwo is a respected tribal leader in the Ibo village of Umuofia, Nigeria. Following tribal custom, he agrees to take part in the killing of a young boy, a hostage of war from a neighbouring village who has been placed in his care.
Okonkwo's life begins to fall apart.
with Anthony Ofoegbu, Janice Acquah, Jeillo Edwards, Rufus Orisayomi, Tunde Euba, Antonia Kemi Coker and Josephine Inoniyegha
Director Ralph Rolls

Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart was the first international bestseller written by a West African. This story of the clash between tribal life and Christianity is on R4 at 3pm.

Contributors

Unknown:
Biyi Bandele.
Unknown:
Anthony Ofoegbu
Unknown:
Janice Acquah
Unknown:
Jeillo Edwards
Unknown:
Rufus Orisayomi
Unknown:
Tunde Euba
Unknown:
Antonia Kemi Coker.
Okonkwo:
Patrice Naiambana
Obierika:
Femi Elufowoju Jr
Ikemefuna:
Freddie Annobildodoo
Source: Radio Times

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