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Room for Refugees

Farid

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Room for Refugees - Farid
by Gerda Stevenson

Farid, a Syrian poet and university lecturer, is trying to adjust to his 'new life' in Edinburgh. Unable to work as a lecturer he has taken a temporary job as a service manager for a letting company. While he is enjoying the beauty of Edinburgh and a new relationship, the conflict in Syria is never far from his thoughts. News from home grows increasingly worse as he hears of a young cousin badly injured. Should he return to try and help?

Cast:

Farid....................................RAMZI DEHANI
Mairi..................................MAIRI MORRISON
Elizabeth............................FRANCESCA DYMOND
Francoise / Shop Assistant.........CAROL ANN CRAWFORD

Produced & Directed by David Ian Neville. Show less

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