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Ep 5. The Revolt

Miriam and YoussefMiriam and Youssef
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1936. The epic drama continues. Arabs declare a general strike, and a dangerous armed uprising begins. Miriam finds herself drawn to take more direct action against the British.

1936. Arabs declare a general strike and a dangerous armed uprising begins, while Miriam finds herself drawn to take more direct action against the British. The epic drama continues.

Written by Steve Waters

CAST
Miriam: Shani Erez
Youssef: Amir El-Masry
Yehoshua: Philip Arditti
Zahra: Lara Sawalha
Harry Lister: Blake Ritson
Mahmoud: Daniel Rabin
McMasters: Neil McCaul
Other parts played by Sargon Yelda, Hasan Dixon and members of the cast

Original music: Glenn Sharp
Sound design: Caleb Knightley
Produced by Radio Drama London for BBC World Service

27 minutes

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Sun 31 May 202007:06GMT
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