Brotherhood
By Furquan Akhtar. After being away for five years, Yousaf returns home to a community that feels under pressure due to the media representation of Muslims.
Brotherhood by Furquan Akhtar
Yousaf returns North after five years away. He wants to repair his relationship with his brother and mother. But his brother Kasim has changed. He's come under the influence of a charismatic friend with radical views. Why is Yousaf back? And why is he so interested in Kasim's friend? A contemporary thriller which asks the question when does dissent tip into support for terrorism.
Director/Producer Gary Brown
Furquan Akhtar is a former winner of the Alfred Bradley Bursary Award for new writing in the North. He has recently written two episodes of the acclaimed children's series 'Wolfblood' and is currently developing series for TV.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Yousaf | Shane Zaza |
| Kasim | Aqib Khan |
| Mariam | Shobna Gulati |
| Aafia | Rina Mahoney |
| Hamza | Chris Jack |
| Lauren | Verity Henry |
| Dom | Joel Callaghan |
| Director | Gary Brown |
| Producer | Gary Brown |
| Writer | Furquan Akhtar |
Broadcast
- Fri 27 May 201614:15BBC Radio 4 FM
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