Things Fall Apart

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Things Fall Apart: Episode 3

Episode 3

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Okonkwo accidentally commits a crime against the Earth Goddess and is forced to flee.

Chinua Achebe's classic tale dramatised by Biyi Bandele follows the rise and fall of Okonkwo a powerful Igbo clan leader.

Chinua Achebe's classic tale about the rise and fall of Okonkwo dramatised by Biyi Bandele

At the funeral of the great warrior Ogbuefi Ezeudu, Okonkwo accidentally commits a crime against the Earth Goddess and is forced to flee.

OBIERIKA.....Cyril Nri
OKONKWO.....Okezie Morro
NWOYE/ ONE-HANDED SPIRIT....Michael Ajao

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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