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15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Passages from Empire

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Ina has to come to terms with being posted in Mauritius, while Gwladys relishes the snowy challenges of her Newfoundland posting. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Passages from Empire

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Ina and Beryl fall out badly until Ina becomes seriously ill, and the salutary story of Gwladys Hughes tending to a desperately ill woman in labour gives them some perspective. Show more

Drama on 4

Shall I Say a Kiss?

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

In 1936, Morris met Eva at Warrington Deaf Club. An unusual transatlantic romance began. Drama starring two deaf actors, based on a true story. Dramatised by Vanessa Rosenthal. Show more

Contributors

Mrs Weintrobe:
Miriam Margolyes
Joseph Weintrobe:
Adam Levy
Beattie Sokolov:
Ceri Mill
Director:
Polly Thomas
Producer:
Polly Thomas

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Passages from Empire

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Ina's friendship with the Mauritian housekeeper helps her to cope with her new posting, while Gwladys is shocked by the hardships her patients in Newfoundland endure. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Passages from Empire

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

Back in her beloved Northern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Ina becomes engaged. Gwladys is thrilled to have moved too, to Labrador, to support the Inuit community. Show more

15 Minute Drama

Writing the Century: Passages from Empire

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

Happiness comes at last to Ina on her wedding day, made all the sweeter for a letter from Gwladys Hughes, still nursing on the other side of the world. Show more