The Citadel

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AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason.

AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about medical life before the NHS, dramatised by Christopher Reason.

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The Citadel: Series 5: Episode 2

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Manson and Denny attend a charity do for a new clinic, but it doesn't quite go to plan.

Manson and Denny attend a charity do for a new chest clinic, but it doesn't quite go as anticipated. Stars Julian Lewis Jones.

Dr Manson questions the mine owner, Mr Vaughan, about his record on safety at the pit.

Meanwhile, Mr Vaughan's wife, Lydia, befriends Denny; she knows of his past as a doctor at the siege of Kut.

Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about medical life before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.

Written by Christopher Reason

Manson ...... George Blagden
Denny ...... Julian Lewis Jones
Vaughan ...... Seamus O'Neill
Lydia Vaughan ...... Kate Coogan

Director:  Pauline Harris

Producer: Gary Brown & Pauline Harris

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2019.

The Citadel: Series 5

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AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. Series 5

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