Things Fall Apart

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Things Fall Apart: Episode 1

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Okonkwo looks after a young man given to Umuofia as a peace offering from another clan.

Chinua Achebe's classic novel depicting 1890s pre-colonial Igbo life, dramatised by Biyi Bandele.

Biyi Bandele dramatises Chinua Achebe’s classic tale about the rise and fall of Okonkwo, a powerful Igbo clan leader.

When a neighbouring clan commits an offence against Umuofia; to avoid war, the offending clan gives Umuofia a young boy,  Ikemefuna who is entrusted to Okonkwo.

OKONKWO.....Okezie Morro
IKEMEFUNA/ UZOWULU.....Clinton Liberty
CHINYERE....Grace Cookey-Gam
EKWEFI/ EZINMA.....Marilyn Nnadebe
OBIERIKA.....Cyril Nri
ODUKWE/ EZEUGU.....Richard Pepple

Directed by Nadia Molinari
Original Music by Tayo Akinbode
Sound design by Sharon Hughes

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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Chinua Achebe’s, powerful tale of an Igbo community under colonial rule.

Nigerian author Chinua Achebe’s, powerful tale of an Igbo community fighting to retain its identity, tradition and independence in the face of colonial rule.

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