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Episode 5
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August 1939. Days before the borders close, Ida and Louise struggle to rescue two young men.
by Jane Purcell.
The true story of English sisters Louise and Ida Cook (better known as romantic novelist Mary Burchell), whose love of opera led them into a life of danger, rescuing Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany.
5/5 August 1939. No one knows when the Western borders will close, but Ida attempts a last case in Berlin.
Translations by Johannes Mirbach
Original research by Louise Carpenter
Produced and directed by Jonquil Panting.
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Fri 9 Nov 201219:45
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Ida Cook ('Mary Burchell') | Liza Sadovy |
| Louise Cook | Susie Riddell |
| Walter Stiefel | Mark Edel-Hunt |
| Elsie Unwin | Eleanor Crooks |
| Aleksy | Adam Nagaitis |
| Producer | Jonquil Panting |
| Director | Jonquil Panting |
| Writer | Jane Purcell |
Broadcasts
- Fri 9 Nov 201210:45BBC Radio 4
- Fri 9 Nov 201219:45BBC Radio 4
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