Almonds And Raisins [Drama]

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0120240716Episode 1

An epic Jewish family saga, beginning in Manchester in 1905. The Sandberg family have escaped persecution from their homeland in Russia. They arrive as refugees in Strangeways, Manchester, where they must start a new life. Avraham, a cobbler from Dvinsk tries to find work in the many Jewish garment factories housed in the cramped terraces. His wife Sarah tries to settle the kids but has her heart set on her own home.

Sarah - Emma Leah Goldman

Isaac - David Fleeshman

Rabbi Lensky - Jack Wagman

Malka - Katie Bernstein

Chaim - Lishai Rice

Uncle Mottel - Lloyd Peters

From 1791 to 1917 thousands of Jews lived in 'The Pale of Settlement' in the west of the Russian Empire. Then after 1881 when the Tsar was assassinated, the Jews were unfairly blamed and there were many violent pogroms. Thousands fled to America and Western Europe to escape. For many English Jews this is their family's story. Their ancestors mainly went to the East End of London. But several thousand settled in northern cities such as Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester. The Jewish garment industry of the north went on to change the landscape of the British high street. Brands like Marks and Spencer (set up in Leeds Market), Burtons and Moss Brothers were part of the warp and the weft of twentieth century retailing.

Based on the novel by Maisie Mosco, an epic family saga about Jewish refugees in England.

It is 1905, and the Sandberg family have escaped persecution from their homeland in Russia. Penniless and homeless, they must start a new life in Manchester.

01Almonds And Raisins: Episode 120240716Based on the novel by Maisie Mosco

Dramatized by Adam Usden

Episode 1

An epic Jewish family saga, beginning in Manchester in 1905. The Sandberg family have escaped persecution from their homeland in Russia. They arrive as refugees in Strangeways, Manchester, where they must start a new life. Avraham, a cobbler from Dvinsk tries to find work in the many Jewish garment factories housed in the cramped terraces. His wife Sarah tries to settle the kids but has her heart set on her own home.

Sarah - Emma Leah Golding

Avraham - Daniel Abelson

David - Aaron Gelkoff

Sammy - Yoni Bronks

Isaac - David Fleeshman

Rabbi Lensky - Jack Wagman

Malka - Katie Bernstein

Chaim - Lishai Rice

Uncle Mottel - Lloyd Peters

Casting co-ordinators-Vicky Moseley and Pippa Day

Production co-ordinator-Lorna Newman

Studio Manager- Amy Brennan

Sound Designer- Sharon Hughes

Director/Producers- Jessica Mitic and Gary Brown

A BBC Studios Audio Production

From 1791 to 1917 thousands of Jews lived in 'The Pale of Settlement' in the west of the Russian Empire. Then after 1881 when the Tsar was assassinated, the Jews were unfairly blamed and there were many violent pogroms. Thousands fled to America and Western Europe to escape. For many English Jews this is their family's story. Their ancestors mainly went to the East End of London. But several thousand settled in northern cities such as Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester. The Jewish garment industry of the north went on to change the landscape of the British high street. Brands like Marks and Spencer (set up in Leeds Market), Burtons and Moss Brothers were part of the warp and the weft of twentieth century retailing.

Based on the novel by Maisie Mosco, an epic family saga about Jewish refugees in England.

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

It is 1905, and the Sandberg family have escaped persecution from their homeland in Russia. Penniless and homeless, they must start a new life in Manchester.

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0220240717Episode 2

An epic Jewish family saga set in Manchester in 1905. Avraham has found work in one of the many cramped garment factories in Strangeways, whilst Sarah finally has a home of her own. Their bright son David has his barmitzvah coming up and is determined to get an English education as well. But with financial worries never far away, will this future be possible?

Sarah - Emma Leah Golding

Sigmund - Jack Wagman

Rachel - Leah Marks

Miriam - Severn Seymour

Butcher - Lloyd Peters

Series based on the book by Maisie Mosco, a family saga about Jewish refugees in England.

The Sandberg family have found refuge in Manchester. David has his heart set on going to grammar school. Will it be possible?

02Almonds And Raisins: Episode 220240717Based on the novel by Maisie Mosco

Dramatized by Adam Usden

Episode 2

An epic Jewish family saga set in Manchester in 1905. Avraham has found work in one of the many cramped garment factories in Strangeways, whilst Sarah finally has a home of her own. Their bright son David has his barmitzvah coming up and is determined to get an English education as well. But with financial worries never far away, will this future be possible?

David - Aaron Gelkoff

Sarah - Emma Leah Golding

Avraham - Daniel Abelson

Sammy - Yoni Bronks

Sigmund - Jack Wagman

Rachel - Leah Marks

Miriam - Severn Seymour

Butcher - Lloyd Peters

Casting co-ordinators-Vicky Moseley and Pippa Day

Production co-ordinator-Lorna Newman

Studio Manager- Amy Brennan

Sound Designer- Sharon Hughes

Director/Producers- Jessica Mitic and Gary Brown

A BBC Studios Audio Production

Series based on the book by Maisie Mosco, a family saga about Jewish refugees in England.

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

The Sandberg family have found refuge in Manchester. David has his heart set on going to grammar school. Will it be possible?

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0320240718Episode 3

An epic Jewish family saga set in Manchester in the early 1900s. David starts school at Manchester Grammar where he is one of the only Jewish pupils. He makes friends with a non-Jewish boy who invites him to a birthday celebration. But the party is on a Saturday - the Jewish sabbath - so with his barmitzvah approaching David has a big decision to make.

Sarah - Emma Leah Golding

Sigmund - Jack Wagman

Rachel - Leah Marks

Isaac - David Fleeshman

Miriam - Severn Seymour

Radinsky - Hamilton Berstock

Jim - Olly Rhodes

David is settling in and making new friends, but can he remain faithful to his religion?

David is settling in at Manchester Grammar school making new friends who open his eyes to a world full of opportunities. But can he remain faithful to his religion?

03Almonds And Raisins: Episode 320240718Based on the novel by Maisie Mosco

Dramatized by Adam Usden

Episode 3

An epic Jewish family saga set in Manchester in the early 1900s. David starts school at Manchester Grammar where he is one of the only Jewish pupils. He makes friends with a non-Jewish boy who invites him to a birthday celebration. But the party is on a Saturday - the Jewish sabbath - so with his barmitzvah approaching David has a big decision to make.

David - Aaron Gelkoff

Sarah - Emma Leah Golding

Avraham - Daniel Abelson

Sammy - Yoni Bronks

Sigmund - Jack Wagman

Rachel - Leah Marks

Isaac - David Fleeshman

Miriam - Severn Seymour

Radinsky - Hamilton Berstock

Jim - Olly Rhodes

Casting co-ordinators-Vicky Moseley and Pippa Day

Production co-ordinator-Lorna Newman

Studio Manager- Amy Brennan

Sound Designer- Sharon Hughes

Director/Producers- Jessica Mitic and Gary Brown

A BBC Studios Audio Production

David is settling in and making new friends, but can he remain faithful to his religion?

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

David is settling in at Manchester Grammar school making new friends who open his eyes to a world full of opportunities. But can he remain faithful to his religion?

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