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The Brave

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Freedom Lies Westwards
In 1946 Estonian refugees living in Sweden were ordered to return to their country, then occupied by the Soviets. Knowing something of Soviet ' hospitality ' the Veedam family decided that anything was better than this. Together with a group of friends as poor as themselves, tHey managed to buy an old boat. Without visas. proper supplies or equipment; laden down with children. Aunty and an indomitable Grandma, they sailed off westwards, determined to reach the New World or perish in the attempt.
Script and production by ALAN BURGESS

Contributors

Production By:
Alan Burgess
Harry:
Roger Snowdon
Val:
David Graham
Maia:
Anthony Smee
Paul:
David Neal
Fisherman:
James Thomason
Mac:
Michael Shannon
Grandma:
Betty Baskcomb
Aunt Juliana:
Betty Huntley-Wright
Arvid:
Peter Williams
Paddy Shortall:
Denis McCarthy
Ellen:
Joanna Wake
YUta:
Alison Gollings
Source: Radio Times

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