Ep 3. The Holy Places
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1929. The drama series continues. Tensions boil in Jerusalem. Arabs and Jews feel they are being denied access to holy sites. Both take to the streets in protest - and the ruling British seem powerless to prevent blood being spilt in the holy city. Written by Steve Waters CAST Miriam: Shani Erez Youssef: Amir El-Masry Young Miriam: Ava Merson-O’Brien Young Youssef: Jo Ben Ayed Sara: Jessica Turner Yehoshua: Philip Arditti Abu Khalid: Rami Nasr Zahra: Lara Sawalha Harry Lister: Blake Ritson Mahmoud: Daniel Rabin The Mufti: Dana Haqjoo Major Dennis: Clive Hayward Judah Magnes: Neil McCaul The Rabbi: Elliot Levey Other parts: Heather Craney and Hasan Dixon Original music: Glenn Sharp Sound design: Caleb Knightley Produced by Radio Drama London for BBC World Service
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