Episode 5

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.

Marjorie fears for young Alan when he goes missing from the ward at night.

Directed by Nadia Molinari.