Minority Rights and The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

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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? Ex-Durham miner Joe and a University philosopher Hermione are an unlikely duo who, together, console and confide in one another over the thinking behind one of life's big dilemmas. Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay. Written by Michael Chaplin. 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.