Episodes
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01 | 20240716 | 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 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. | |
01 | Almonds And Raisins: Episode 1 | 20240716 | Based 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. " |
02 | 20240717 | 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? 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? | |
02 | Almonds And Raisins: Episode 2 | 20240717 | Based 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? " |
03 | 20240718 | 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. 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? | |
03 | Almonds And Raisins: Episode 3 | 20240718 | Based 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? " |