Long Walk To Freedom

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20131209

20131210 (R4)

Published in 1995, Long Walk to Freedom is Nelson Mandela's own story of his journey from his birth in 1918 in a tiny village in the Transkei, and an idyllic childhood, through his life as a young lawyer in the bustling city of Johannesburg under apartheid, increasing politicisation by his experiences in the city, membership of the African National Congress, arrest and 27 years' imprisonment, to release and eventual election as President in South Africa's first national, non-racial, one-person-one-vote election.

This extraordinary story is read by the South African actor John Kani who first came to prominence in Europe in the plays 'Sizwe Bansi is Dead' for which he won a Tony in New York, and The Island which he co-wrote. He received an Olivier award for 'My Children My Africa.

The music at the beginning of the programme is the South African National Anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika.

Abridged by Michelene Wandor

Produced by Chris Wallis

A Watershed production for BBC Radio 4.

Born 1918, in a village in the Transkei, Nelson Mandela tells the story of his early life.

20131210

20131211 (R4)

Episode 2:

Working in a law firm in Johannesburg and doing a degree, Mr Mandela becomes interested in politics and is soon involved with the ANC, the party fighting for black rights.

The music at the beginning of the programme is the South African National Anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika.

Abridged by Michelene Wandor

Produced by Chris Wallis

A Watershed production for BBC Radio 4.

Working in Johannesburg and doing a degree, Mandela becomes interested in politics.

20131211

20131212 (R4)

Episode 3:

Mr Mandela's involvement with the ANC leads to his arrest and trial for High Treason.

The music at the beginning of the programme is the South African National Anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika.

Abridged by Michelene Wandor

Produced by Chris Wallis

A Watershed production for BBC Radio 4.

20131212

20131213 (R4)

Episode 4:

Gone underground as an organiserfor the ANC, using the name David Motsamayi, Mr Mandela is asked to set up a military wing of the organisation.

The music at the beginning of the programme is the South African National Anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika.

Abridged by Michelene Wandor

Produced by Chris Wallis

A Watershed production for BBC Radio 4.

Now using the name David Motsamayi, Mr Mandela is asked to set up a military wing.

05 LAST

20131213

20131214 (R4)

Episode 5:

After 20 years' imprisonment on Robben Island, the political situation is changing and Mr Mandela is moved suddenly to a prison on the mainland.

The music at the beginning of the programme is the South African National Anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika.

Abridged by Michelene Wandor

Produced by Chris Wallis

A Watershed production for BBC Radio 4.

After 20 years imprisonment on Robben Island, the political situation is changing.

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	20131209	20131210 (R4)	Published in 1995, Long Walk to Freedom is Nelson Mandela's own story of his journey from his birth in 1918 in a tiny village in the Transkei, and an idyllic childhood, through his life as a young lawyer in the bustling city of Johannesburg under apartheid, increasing politicisation by his experiences in the city, membership of the African National Congress, arrest and 27 years' imprisonment, to release and eventual election as President in South Africa's first national, non-racial, one-person-one-vote election. This extraordinary story is read by the South African actor John Kani who first came to prominence in Europe in the plays 'Sizwe Bansi is Dead' for which he won a Tony in New York, and The Island which he co-wrote. He received an Olivier award for 'My Children My Africa. The music at the beginning of the programme is the South African National Anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika. Abridged by Michelene Wandor Produced by Chris Wallis A Watershed production for BBC Radio 4. Born 1918, in a village in the Transkei, Nelson Mandela tells the story of his early life.
02	20131210	20131211 (R4)	Published in 1995, Long Walk to Freedom is Nelson Mandela's own story of his journey from his birth in 1918 in a tiny village in the Transkei, and an idyllic childhood, through his life as a young lawyer in the bustling city of Johannesburg under apartheid, increasing politicisation by his experiences in the city, membership of the African National Congress, arrest and 27 years' imprisonment, to release and eventual election as President in South Africa's first national, non-racial, one-person-one-vote election. Episode 2: Working in a law firm in Johannesburg and doing a degree, Mr Mandela becomes interested in politics and is soon involved with the ANC, the party fighting for black rights. This extraordinary story is read by the South African actor John Kani who first came to prominence in Europe in the plays 'Sizwe Bansi is Dead' for which he won a Tony in New York, and The Island which he co-wrote. He received an Olivier award for 'My Children My Africa. The music at the beginning of the programme is the South African National Anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika. Abridged by Michelene Wandor Produced by Chris Wallis A Watershed production for BBC Radio 4. Working in Johannesburg and doing a degree, Mandela becomes interested in politics.
03	20131211	20131212 (R4)	Published in 1995, Long Walk to Freedom is Nelson Mandela's own story of his journey from his birth in 1918 in a tiny village in the Transkei, and an idyllic childhood, through his life as a young lawyer in the bustling city of Johannesburg under apartheid, increasing politicisation by his experiences in the city, membership of the African National Congress, arrest and 27 years' imprisonment, to release and eventual election as President in South Africa's first national, non-racial, one-person-one-vote election. Episode 3: Mr Mandela's involvement with the ANC leads to his arrest and trial for High Treason. This extraordinary story is read by the South African actor John Kani who first came to prominence in Europe in the plays 'Sizwe Bansi is Dead' for which he won a Tony in New York, and The Island which he co-wrote. He received an Olivier award for 'My Children My Africa. The music at the beginning of the programme is the South African National Anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika. Abridged by Michelene Wandor Produced by Chris Wallis A Watershed production for BBC Radio 4.
04	20131212	20131213 (R4)	Published in 1995, Long Walk to Freedom is Nelson Mandela's own story of his journey from his birth in 1918 in a tiny village in the Transkei, and an idyllic childhood, through his life as a young lawyer in the bustling city of Johannesburg under apartheid, increasing politicisation by his experiences in the city, membership of the African National Congress, arrest and 27 years' imprisonment, to release and eventual election as President in South Africa's first national, non-racial, one-person-one-vote election. Episode 4: Gone underground as an organiserfor the ANC, using the name David Motsamayi, Mr Mandela is asked to set up a military wing of the organisation. This extraordinary story is read by the South African actor John Kani who first came to prominence in Europe in the plays 'Sizwe Bansi is Dead' for which he won a Tony in New York, and The Island which he co-wrote. He received an Olivier award for 'My Children My Africa. The music at the beginning of the programme is the South African National Anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika. Abridged by Michelene Wandor Produced by Chris Wallis A Watershed production for BBC Radio 4. Now using the name David Motsamayi, Mr Mandela is asked to set up a military wing.
05 LAST	20131213	20131214 (R4)	Published in 1995, Long Walk to Freedom is Nelson Mandela's own story of his journey from his birth in 1918 in a tiny village in the Transkei, and an idyllic childhood, through his life as a young lawyer in the bustling city of Johannesburg under apartheid, increasing politicisation by his experiences in the city, membership of the African National Congress, arrest and 27 years' imprisonment, to release and eventual election as President in South Africa's first national, non-racial, one-person-one-vote election. Episode 5: After 20 years' imprisonment on Robben Island, the political situation is changing and Mr Mandela is moved suddenly to a prison on the mainland. This extraordinary story is read by the South African actor John Kani who first came to prominence in Europe in the plays 'Sizwe Bansi is Dead' for which he won a Tony in New York, and The Island which he co-wrote. He received an Olivier award for 'My Children My Africa. The music at the beginning of the programme is the South African National Anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika. Abridged by Michelene Wandor Produced by Chris Wallis A Watershed production for BBC Radio 4. After 20 years imprisonment on Robben Island, the political situation is changing.