Things Fall Apart

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Things Fall Apart: Episode 2

Episode 2

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A proclamation from the Oracle about Ikemefuna, forces Okonkwo to make a difficult choice

Chinua Achebe’s classic tale set in 1890's about the rise and fall of Okonkwo a powerful Igbo clan leader dramatized by Biyi Bandele.

Biyi Bandele dramatises Chinua Achebe’s classic tale set in 1890's about the rise and fall of Okonkwo a powerful Igbo clan leader.

 Having lived with Okonkwo for three years, Ikemefuna is treated like a son until the day that the Oracle of the Hills and Caves pronounces a different fate for him.

OBIERIKA.....Cyril Nri
OKONKWO.....Okezie Morro
IKEMEFUNA.....Clinton Liberty
CHINYERE.....Grace Cookey-Gam

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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