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Afternoon Play: Sand

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By Tilly Black.
As tensions mount after President Nasser's nationalisation of the Suez Canal in 1956, the unfolding political drama is seen through the eyes of ten-year-old Elizabeth, whose holiday diary tells a poignant human story alongside the public events that are changing the political map for ever.

Contributors

Writer:
Tilly Black
Director:
Sara Davies
Elizabeth:
Holly Bodimeade
Khalid:
Omar Berdouni
Henry:
Richard Mitchley
Kate:
Jenny Coverack
Miss Watkins:
Jacqueline Tong
Ali:
Auday Putrus
Sofia:
Mouna Albakry
Source: Radio Times

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