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Episode 2
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With Marjorie's help, Alan comes to terms with life in the sanatorium. Margaret Wilkinson's drama inspired by TB nurse Marjorie Wilson's interviews about Stannington Sanatorium.
Writing the Century, the series that explores the twentieth century through the words and experiences of real people.
In 1950 at the age of 17, Marjorie Wilson was a student nurse caring for children with tuberculosis at Stannington Children's Sanatorium in Morpeth, Northumberland. The drama is based on her interviews and freely adapted by Margaret Wilkinson.
With Marjorie's help, Alan comes to terms with life in the sanatorium.
Directed by Nadia Molinari.
Last on
Tue 4 Oct 2016
19:45
大象传媒 Radio 4
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Author | Marjorie Wilson |
| Adaptor | Margaret Wilkinson |
| Marjorie Wilson | Sian Phillips |
| Nurse Marjorie Dawson | Jennifer Carss |
| Alan | Cole Wealleans-Watts |
| Sister | Karen Traynor |
| Kenny | Amonik Melaco |
| Director | Nadia Molinari |
Broadcasts
- Tue 4 Oct 2016 10:45大象传媒 Radio 4
- Tue 4 Oct 2016 19:45大象传媒 Radio 4
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