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The Silver Sword

Radio 5
on Radio 5

Ian Serrailleur 's wartime story in two parts, based upon real events, of an epic journey in search of family and freedom.
Ruth looks after her young sister Bronia, and other orphaned children, in a bombed-out building in Poland. Then the strange boy Jan arrives with a message from Ruth's father.
With Peter Gunn. Melanie Hudson and Roger Hume
Music Bartok, Shostakovitch and Tallis
Dramatised by Frank Ash

Contributors

Unknown:
Ian Serrailleur
Unknown:
Peter Gunn.
Unknown:
Melanie Hudson
Unknown:
Roger Hume
Dramatised By:
Frank Ash
Ruth:
Debby Cumming
Jan:
Carl Woolley
Ivan:
Christopher Rozycki
Edek:
Enorew Miles
Bronia:
Vanessa Mean
Source: Radio Times

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