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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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Can Manson hold the mine owner accountable for Denny's accident?

Can Manson hold the mine owner accountable for the accident with his friend and colleague, Denny? Stars George Blagden.

Manson is confounded when Denny will not join him in fighting Vaughan for negligence in sub-standard safety at the pit. 

The reason for Denny's reluctance is Lydia Vaughan, whose own health is under threat as Manson discovers the real cause of her tremors.  

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
Christine ...... Catrin Stewart
Lydia ...... 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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