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Christopher Douglas - Dolly
England cricketer Basil D'Oliveira wants to tour his native South Africa, but apartheid protectors say no. Stars Jude Akuwudike.
By Christopher Douglas, based on the real events surrounding the selection of Basil D'Oliveira for the England cricket team in the 1960s.
Having emigrated to England and been called up to the national team, D'Oliveira's one unfulfilled ambition is to be selected to tour against his native South Africa. But the administrators of both South African and English cricket have other ideas.
Directed by Roland Jaquarello.
Last on
Tue 28 Aug 201821:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Basil 'Baz' D'Oliveira | Jude Akuwudike |
| Naomi D'Oliveira | Rakie Ayola |
| Smithy | Justin Salinger |
| Reg | Tim Woodward |
| Anne | Rachel Atkins |
| Bishop of Adelaide | Lewis MacLeod |
| Tiene Oosterhuizen | Saul Reichlin |
| Peter West | Christopher Douglas |
| Damian D'Oliveira | Job Angus |
| Shaun D'Oliveira | Haydon Downing |
| Writer | Christopher Douglas |
| Director | Roland Jaquarello |
Broadcasts
Thu 16 Apr 200914:15BBC Radio 4- Thu 25 Aug 201114:15BBC Radio 4 FM
- Fri 5 Apr 201311:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 5 Apr 201321:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 6 Apr 201304:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 28 Aug 201811:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 28 Aug 201821:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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