Episode 3
Series exploring the 20th century through the correspondence of real people. Barbara travels through Holland. Meanwhile, in South Africa, young Polly is ill again.
Series exploring the twentieth century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Hattie Naylor.
The story of Barbara Loxton, a South African mother who was seperated from her daughters during WW2, and her experiences as a journalist travelling around war-torn Europe. Events unfold through the letters exchanged between her and her daughters during their enforced seperation.
Barbara travels through Holland. Meanwhile, in South Africa, young Polly is ill again.
Barbara ...... Kathryn Hunt
Polly ...... Hester Cox
Lindsay ...... Ellie Sager
Granny ...... Janice Mckenzie
Anne ...... Deborah McAndrew
Smithy ...... Leigh Symonds
Harry ...... Conrad Nelson
Soboleff ...... Stuart Richman
Albert ...... Andrew Smith
Singer: Waleed Isaacs
Original music by Nicolai Abrahamsen.
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- Wed 29 Oct 2008 19:45大象传媒 Radio 4
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