Manson and Christine move into their new home with prospects of a great new beginning.

But then Manson meets his new boss and realises Denny hasn't been altogether honest with him.

Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.

Set in mid-1920s South Wales.

Dramatised by Christopher Reason.

Manson ..... Richard Fleeshman
Denny ..... Julian Lewis Jones
Christine ...... Catrin Stewart
Gwyneth ........ Fiona Clarke
Llewellyn ...... Stephen Hogan

Director: Pauline Harris
Producers: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2018. Show less