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Episode 3

Episode 3 of 5

Manson proves unpopular with new patients when he refuses to sign them off work like his predecessor. Stars Richard Fleeshman.

Dr Manson is proving unpopular with his new patients when he refuses to sign them off work like his predecessor.

Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.

Set in mid-1920s South Wales.

Dramatised by Christopher Reason.

Manson ...... Richard Fleeshman
Denny ...... Julian Lewis Jones
Christine ...... Catrin Stewart
Ben Chenkin ...... Jason Done
Llewellyn ...... Stephen Hogan
Thomas Evans ...... Ben Addis
Nurse Lloyd ...... Emma Gregory
Owen ...... Stephen Marzella

Director: Pauline Harris
Producers: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2018.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 17 Feb 202202:15

Credits

RoleContributor
MansonRichard Fleeshman
DennyJulian Lewis Jones
ChristineCatrin Stewart
Ben ChenkinJason Done
LlewellynStephen Hogan
Thomas EvansBen Addis
Nurse LloydEmma Gregory
OwenStephen Marzella
DirectorPauline Harris
ProducerPauline Harris
ProducerGary Brown
AdaptorChristopher Reason
AuthorAJ Cronin

Broadcasts

  • Wed 11 Jul 201810:41
  • Wed 11 Jul 201819:45
  • Wed 16 Feb 202214:15
  • Thu 17 Feb 202202:15