Minority Rights and The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
4 Extra Debut. Joe's friend Jemal fights to stay in Ferryhill after his family's secret is revealed. Stars Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay.
Drama written by Michael Chaplin about an unlikely duo, an ex-miner and a senior lecturer wrestling with philosophical dilemmas.
Joe's friend Jemal fights to stay in Ferryhill after his family's secret is revealed and neighbours turn against him.
Joe and Hermione work to mediate between some of the village community's prejudices against a way of life for Jemal and his family. Can Jemal win the villagers' hearts with his story?
Once again, ex-miner Joe Snowball and Durham philosophy lecturer Hermione Pink argue, console and confide in one another over the thinking behind one of life's big dilemmas.
Joe Snowball …. Alun Armstrong
Hermione Pink …. Deborah Findlay
Lucy Snowball …. Lauren Kellegher
Jamal …. Danny Sapani
Jimmy Kelly …. Christopher Connel
Gloria …. Phillippa Wilson
Sesuna/ Salma …. Gbemisola Ikumelo
Director: Marilyn Imrie
A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Joe Snowball | Alun Armstrong |
| Hermione Pink | Deborah Findlay |
| Jemal | Danny Sapani |
| Jimmy Kelly | Christopher Connel |
| Gloria | Phillippa Wilson |
| Sesuna | Gbemisola Ikumelo |
| Salma | Gbemisola Ikumelo |
| Writer | Michael Chaplin |
| Director | Marilyn Imrie |
Broadcasts
Tue 20 Mar 201814:15BBC Radio 4- Wed 20 Mar 201914:15BBC Radio 4
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