Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | 20171030 | Andrew Manson, a newly trained doctor arrives in Drineffy - a South Wales mining town.
He's to be an assistant to the elderly Dr Page.
Manson is idealistic and full of enthusiasm but this is soon tempered by reality when he meets the cynical Dr Denny, another doctor in the town.
Set in the mid-1920s and based on AJ Cronin's ground breaking novel, which partly inspired Nye Bevan to create the NHS.
Manson | |
| 01 | 02 | 20171031 | Manson and Denny deal with an outbreak of typhoid in the town.
Denny is convinced he knows the cause of it and is determined to do something about it.
Set in the mid-1920s and based on AJ Cronin's ground breaking novel.
Andrew Manson, a newly trained doctor, is settling into Drineffy - a South Wales mining town.
Manson | |
| 01 | 03 | 20171101 | Denny tries to persuade Manson to go along with his plans to rid the town of the source of the typhoid epidemic.
Set in the mid-1920s and based on AJ Cronin's ground breaking novel.
Andrew Manson, a newly trained doctor, is settling into Drineffy - a South Wales mining town.
Manson | |
| 01 | 04 | 20171102 | Denny has persuaded Manson to take direct action to rid Drineffy of the source of its typhoid problem. But will they get away with it?
Set in the mid-1920s and based on AJ Cronin's ground breaking novel.
Andrew Manson, a newly trained doctor, is settling into a South Wales mining town.
Manson | |
| 01 | 05 | 20171103 | Denny and Manson are arrested. Can they extricate themselves from a scandal that will ruin their careers?
Set in the mid-1920s and based on AJ Cronin's ground breaking novel.
Andrew Manson, a newly trained doctor, is settling into Drineffy - a South Wales mining town.
Manson | |
| 02 | 01 | Established | 20180305 | Andrew Manson, a newly trained doctor is established now in Drineffy, a South Wales mining town and has taken on all of his elderly and ailing employer's sick patients. He remains good friends with the cynical Dr Denny - a flawed genius, and narrator, who observes Manson's very own sickness - 'love sickness'. Set in the mid 1920s and based on A J Cronin's ground breaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS. Manson - Richard Fleeshman Denny - Julian Lewis Jones Christine - Alexandra Roach Branwell - Philip Fox Gladys - Kath Weare Aneurin Rees - Simon Ludders Mrs Howellls - Ellie Darvill Pianist: Simon Hoban Dramatised by Christopher Reason. Producer: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown. Director: Gary Brown First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018. Series based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. |
| 02 | 02 | Jealousy | 20180306 | When Dr Andrew Manson personally assists in helping the sick Dr Page, it causes jealousy and friction with Dr Page's sister. Though Manson has fallen in love and feels like he can take on the world, much to the irritation of his friend and narrator, Dr Denny. Set in a mid 1920s South Wales mining town, Drineffy. Based on AJ Cronin's ground breaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS. Manson - Richard Fleeshman Denny - Julian Lewis Jones Blodwen Page - Sue Jenkins Dr Page - Seamus O'Neill Branwell - Philip Fox Dramatised by Christopher Reason. Producer: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown. Director: Gary Brown First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018. When Dr Manson assists personally in helping the sick Dr Page, it causes jealousy. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. |
| 02 | 03 | First Date | 20180307 | Dr Andrew Manson's future is on the line; his elderly employer, Dr Page's jealous sister is set on wreaking havoc for him. But Manson has more important things on his mind; his first date with Christine. Set in a mid-1920s South Wales mining town, Drineffy. Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS. Manson - Richard Fleeshman Denny - Julian Lewis Jones Christine - Alexandra Roach Blodwen Page ....... Sue Jenkins Dramatised by Christopher Reason. Producer: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown Director: Gary Brown First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018 Dr Page's jealous sister is set on wreaking havoc for Dr Manson. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. |
| 02 | 04 | Crisis | 20180308 | Dr Andrew Manson performs a remarkable doctoring feat in a crisis. Set in a mid-1920s South Wales mining town, Drineffy. Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS. Manson - Richard Fleeshman Denny - Julian Lewis Jones Susan - Fiona Clarke Midwife - Ellie Darvill Joe Morgan - Ben Addis Dramatised by Christopher Reason. Producers: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown Director: Gary Brown First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018. Drama series about medical life before the NHS, set in 1920s south Wales. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. |
| 02 | 05 | Changes | 20180309 | Dr Andrew Manson is approached by a union Branch Secretary hoping to effect change in medical practice. The estranged love of his life, Christine, is back in town. Set in a mid-1920s South Wales mining town, Drineffy. Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS. Manson - Richard Fleeshman Denny - Julian Lewis Jones Christine - Alexandra Roach Blodwen Page - Sue Jenkins Dr Page - Seamus O'Neill Daffyd - Simeon Truby Produced by Pauline Harris and Gary Brown. Directed by Gary Brown. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018 Drama series about medical life before the NHS, set in 1920s south Wales. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. |
| 03 | 01 | 20180709 | Dr Manson's good friend, Dr Denny, has a new job at a medical aid society in a larger, more advanced town - and he wants Manson to join him.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.
Set in mid-1920s South Wales.
Dramatised by Christopher Reason.
Manson ...... Richard Fleeshman
Director: Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2018.
Dr Denny has new a job in a larger, more advanced town - and wants Dr Manson to join him. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 03 | 02 | 20180710 | Manson and Christine move into their new home with prospects of a great new beginning.
But then Manson meets his new boss and realises Denny hasn't been altogether honest with him.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.
Set in mid-1920s South Wales.
Dramatised by Christopher Reason.
Manson ..... Richard Fleeshman
Director: Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2018.
Manson and Christine move into their new home with prospects of a great new beginning. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 03 | 03 | 20180711 | Dr Manson is proving unpopular with his new patients when he refuses to sign them off work like his predecessor.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.
Set in mid-1920s South Wales.
Dramatised by Christopher Reason.
Manson ...... Richard Fleeshman
Director: Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2018.
Manson proves unpopular with new patients as he's not like his predecessor. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 03 | 04 | 20180712 | Denny's pregnant girlfriend, Gwyneth has an emergency operation.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.
Set in mid-1920s South Wales.
Dramatised by Christopher Reason.
Manson ..... Richard Fleeshman
Director: Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2018.
Denny's pregnant girlfriend Gwyneth has an emergency operation. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 03 | 05 | 20180713 | Dr Manson seeks justice for the flagrant misconduct of Llewellyn.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.
Set in mid-1920s South Wales.
Dramatised by Christopher Reason.
Manson ..... Richard Fleeshman
Director: Pauline Harris
Producers: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2018.
Manson seeks justice for the flagrant misconduct of Llewellyn. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 04 | 01 | 20180917 | It's 1926 and the General Strike has just ended. But the miners have decided to fight on.
Dr Manson and his friend and colleague Dr Denny have different views on whether to support the strike or not...
Return of the drama series set in the Welsh valleys about life before the National Health Service.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.
Dramatised by Christopher Reason.
Manson ...... Richard Fleeshman
Director Gary Brown
Producers: Gary Brown & Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2018.
1926: Drs Manson and Denny disagree on the miner's continued strike. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 04 | 02 | 20180918 | Dr Denny is furious at Dr Manson when he finds out the source of his research money.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about medical life before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Dramatised by Christopher Reason.
Manson ...... Richard Fleeshman
Director Gary Brown
Producers: Gary Brown & Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2018.
Denny is furious at Manson when he finds out the source of his research money. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 04 | 03 | 20180919 | Christine gets involved in the strike, much to Andrew Manson's consternation.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about medical life before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Dramatised by Christopher Reason
Manson ...... Richard Fleeshman
Director: Gary Brown
Producers: Gary Brown & Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2018.
Christine gets involved in the strike, much to Andrew's consternation. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 04 | 04 | 20180920 | Manson and Denny reconcile when they have to attend a medical emergency.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about medical life before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Dramatised by Christopher Reason
Manson ...... Richard Fleeshman
Director: Gary Brown
Producers: Gary Brown & Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2018.
Manson and Denny reconcile when they have to attend a medical emergency. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 04 | 05 | 20180921 | The miners return to work and Christine and Andrew take a trip to London.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about medical life before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Dramatised by Christopher Reason
Manson ...... Richard Fleeshman
Director: Gary Brown
Producers: Gary Brown & Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2018.
The miners return to work and Christine and Andrew venture to London. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 05 | 01 | 20190415 | Dr Denny's feelings for Christine have deepened.
Meanwhile Dr Manson, oblivious to it all, is fighting hard to create a new chest clinic.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about medical life before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Written by Christopher Reason.
Dr. Manson ...... George Blagden
Director: Pauline Harris
Producers: Gary Brown & Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2019.
Drama series set in the Welsh valleys about life before the NHS. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 05 | 02 | 20190416 | Dr Manson questions the mine owner, Mr Vaughan, about his record on safety at the pit.
Meanwhile, Mr Vaughan's wife, Lydia, befriends Denny; she knows of his past as a doctor at the siege of Kut.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about medical life before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Written by Christopher Reason
Manson ...... George Blagden
Director: Pauline Harris
Producer: Gary Brown & Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2019.
Manson and Denny attend a charity do for a new clinic, but it doesn't quite go to plan. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 05 | 03 | 20190417 | Denny's in love with Manson's wife, Christine.
When he decides to leave it ends in tragedy.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about medical life before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Written by Christopher Reason
Denny ...... Julian Lewis Jones
Director: Pauline Harris
Producer: Gary Brown & Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2019.
Denny is in love with Manson's wife. When he decides to leave, tragedy strikes. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 05 | 04 | 20190418 | Manson tends to his colleague Denny in his crashed car - in a desperate bid to save his life...
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about medical life before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Written by Christopher Reason
Manson ...... George Blagden
Director: Pauline Harris
Producer: Gary Brown & Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2019.
A loose coal cart has crashed into Denny's car, seemingly stalled on the railroad tracks. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 05 | 05 | 20190419 | Manson is confounded when Denny will not join him in fighting Vaughan for negligence in sub-standard safety at the pit.
The reason for Denny's reluctance is Lydia Vaughan, whose own health is under threat as Manson discovers the real cause of her tremors.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about medical life before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Written by Christopher Reason
Manson ...... George Blagden
Director: Pauline Harris
Producer: Gary Brown & Pauline Harris
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2019.
Can Manson hold the mine owner accountable for Denny's accident? AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 06 | 01 | 20191007 | Dr Andrew Manson and his wife Christine are expecting a big event.
Return of the medical drama set in the 1920s before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel.
Written by Christopher Reason.
Dr Manson ...... George Blagden
Director: Gary Brown
Producers: Pauline Harris & Gary Brown
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2019.
Dr Andrew Manson and his wife are expecting a big event. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 06 | 02 | 20191008 | Christine is ill.
Manson and Denny are very concerned
Medical drama set in the 1920s before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel.
Written by Christopher Reason.
Dr Manson ...... George Blagden
Director: Gary Brown
Producers: Pauline Harris & Gary Brown
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2019.
Christine is ill. Manson and Denny are very concerned. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 06 | 03 | 20191009 | A brutal solution has been applied to Christine's situation. Manson and Denny are appalled.
Meanwhile Manson finds out about Cerys's family situation.
Medical drama set in the 1920s before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel.
Written by Christopher Reason.
Dr Manson ...... George Blagden
Director: Gary Brown
Producers: Pauline Harris & Gary Brown
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2019.
A brutal solution is applied to Christine's situation. Manson and Denny are appalled. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 06 | 04 | 20191010 | Denny and Manson bring Christine back home.
Medical drama set in the 1920s before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel.
Written by Christopher Reason.
Dr Manson ...... George Blagden
Director: Gary Brown
Producers: Pauline Harris & Gary Brown
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2019.
Denny and Manson bring Christine back home. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 06 | 05 | 20191011 | Denny and Manson are brought to court.
Medical drama set in the 1920s before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel.
Written by Christopher Reason.
Dr Denny ...... Julian Lewis Jones
Director: Gary Brown
Producers: Pauline Harris & Gary Brown
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2019.
Denny and Manson are brought to court. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 07 | 01 | 20200504 | It's 1929, and Dr Denny indirectly causes Manson's young daughter Gwyneth to have an accident, leading to drastic action.
Medical drama set in the 1920s before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel.
Written by Christopher Reason and Tom Needham.
Dr Manson ...... Rupert Hill
Director: Gary Brown
Producers: Pauline Harris & Gary Brown
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2020.
Denny indirectly causes Manson's young daughter to have an accident. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 07 | 02 | 20200505 | Denny has to perform surgery on Manson's young daughter, Gwyneth.
Medical drama set in the 1920s before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel.
Written by Christopher Reason and Tom Needham.
Dr Manson ...... Rupert Hill
Director: Gary Brown
Producers: Pauline Harris & Gary Brown
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2020.
Denny has to perform surgery on Manson's young daughter, Gwyneth. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 07 | 03 | 20200506 | Dr Denny believes a young boxer might be his son.
Medical drama set in the 1920s before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel.
Written by Christopher Reason and Tom Needham.
Dr Manson ...... Rupert Hill
Director: Gary Brown
Producers: Pauline Harris & Gary Brown
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2020.
Denny believes a young boxer might be his son. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 07 | 04 | 20200507 | It's the day of the boxing match, and Manson breaks some distressing news to Denny about Ivan.
Medical drama set in the 1920s before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel.
Written by Christopher Reason and Tom Needham.
Dr Manson ...... Rupert Hill
Director: Gary Brown
Producers: Pauline Harris & Gary Brown
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2020.
It's the day of the boxing match, and Manson has some distressing news about Ivan. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 07 | 05 | 20200508 | Christine helps discover the reason for Aled Evans's disruptive behaviour.
Medical drama set in the 1920s before the creation of the UK's National Health Service.
Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel.
Written by Christopher Reason and Tom Needham.
Dr Manson ...... Rupert Hill
Director: Gary Brown
Producers: Pauline Harris & Gary Brown
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2020.
Christine helps discover the reason for Aled Evans's disruptive behaviour. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 08 | 01 | 20210616 | The Citadel - EPISODE 1/2
Dr. Andrew Manson ...................... Richard Fleeshman
Producers: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown
Return of drama series set in the Welsh Valleys, about medical life before the NHS. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 08 | 02 | 20210617 | The Citadel episode 2/2 - written by Christopher Reason and Tom Needham, based on the novel by AJ Cronin.
Dr. Andrew Manson ...................... Richard Fleeshman
Producers: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown
Drama series set in the Welsh Valleys, about medical life before the NHS. Concludes today. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. | |
| 09 | 01 | The Citadel | 20230727 | The Citadel by Mike Harris based on the book by A J Cronin.
It is 1931 and a foundling is left on the doorstep of Dr Manson's house. Christine wants to take care of the baby but she is heavily pregnant herself. Matters become even more complicated when an aristocratic birth control campaigner breezes into town.
Denny................................Matthew Gravelle
Production Co-ordinator - Jessica Bellamy
A BBC Audio Drama North Production.
A birth control campaigner breezes into Aberalaw and captures Dr Denny's heart. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. |
| 09 | 02 | 20230803 | The Citadel by Tom Needham based on the book by A J Cronin.
Andrew and Christine are worried that they might have lost their baby. Meanwhile Denny is infatuated with aristocratic birth control campaigner Frances Pemberton. But are her aims benign?
Denny................................Matthew Gravelle
Production Co-ordinator - Jessica Bellamy
A BBC Audio Drama North Production.
Andrew and Christine are worried that they might have lost their baby. AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel about life before the NHS, adapted by Christopher Reason. |