A Many Splendoured Thing

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20000729

By Han Suyin, dramatised by Diana Griffiths.

In 1949, Han Suyin, a Eurasian doctor, is working in Hong Kong.

On mainland CHINA, the Communist Revolution is taking place and Hong Kong is overflowing with refugees.

Suyin falls deeply in love with Mark Elliot, an ENGLISH journalist.

This semi-autobiographical story reveals a people living on the edge of change and uncertainty.

With Sarah Lam and Nick Reding.

20000729

By Han Suyin, dramatised by Diana Griffiths.

In 1949, Han Suyin, a Eurasian doctor, is working in Hong Kong.

On mainland CHINA, the Communist Revolution is taking place and Hong Kong is overflowing with refugees.

Suyin falls deeply in love with Mark Elliot, an ENGLISH journalist.

This semi-autobiographical story reveals a people living on the edge of change and uncertainty.

With Sarah Lam and Nick Reding.

19970623

With Jenni Murray.

Serial: `A Many-Splendoured Thing', by Han Suyin, read in eight parts by Pik Sen-Lim.

Part 1.

19970624

Jenni Murray talks to Twiggy about her role in `Blithe Spirit' at Chichester.

Serial: `A Many Splendoured Thing'.

(2/8).

19970625

Introduced by Jenni Murray.

Serial: `A Many Splendoured Thing'.

(3/8).

19970626

Actress and `Liver Bird' Polly James tells Jenni Murray about her directorial debut.

Serial: `A Many-Splendoured Thing', by Han Suyin, read in eight parts by Pik Sen-Lim.

Part 4.

19970627

Introduced by Wendy Austin in Belfast.

Serial: `A Many Splendoured Thing'.

(5/8).

19970630

Jenni Murray talks to Kathryn Hunter about playing King Lear.

Serial: `A Many Splendoured Thing', by Han Suyin, read in eight parts by Pik Sen-Lim.

Part 6.

19970701

Jenni Murray talks to Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell.

Serial: `A Many Splendoured Thing'.

(7/8).

08 LAST

19970702

Introduced by Jenni Murray.

Serial: `A Many Splendoured Thing'.

(8/8).

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Comments
	20000729	By Han Suyin, dramatised by Diana Griffiths. In 1949, Han Suyin, a Eurasian doctor, is working in Hong Kong. On mainland CHINA, the Communist Revolution is taking place and Hong Kong is overflowing with refugees. Suyin falls deeply in love with Mark Elliot, an ENGLISH journalist. This semi-autobiographical story reveals a people living on the edge of change and uncertainty. With Sarah Lam and Nick Reding.
	20000729	By Han Suyin, dramatised by Diana Griffiths. In 1949, Han Suyin, a Eurasian doctor, is working in Hong Kong. On mainland CHINA, the Communist Revolution is taking place and Hong Kong is overflowing with refugees. Suyin falls deeply in love with Mark Elliot, an ENGLISH journalist. This semi-autobiographical story reveals a people living on the edge of change and uncertainty. With Sarah Lam and Nick Reding.
01	19970623	With Jenni Murray. Serial: `A Many-Splendoured Thing', by Han Suyin, read in eight parts by Pik Sen-Lim. Part 1.
02	19970624	Jenni Murray talks to Twiggy about her role in `Blithe Spirit' at Chichester. Serial: `A Many Splendoured Thing'. (2/8).
03	19970625	Introduced by Jenni Murray. Serial: `A Many Splendoured Thing'. (3/8).
04	19970626	Actress and `Liver Bird' Polly James tells Jenni Murray about her directorial debut. Serial: `A Many-Splendoured Thing', by Han Suyin, read in eight parts by Pik Sen-Lim. Part 4.
05	19970627	Introduced by Wendy Austin in Belfast. Serial: `A Many Splendoured Thing'. (5/8).
06	19970630	Jenni Murray talks to Kathryn Hunter about playing King Lear. Serial: `A Many Splendoured Thing', by Han Suyin, read in eight parts by Pik Sen-Lim. Part 6.
07	19970701	Jenni Murray talks to Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell. Serial: `A Many Splendoured Thing'. (7/8).
08 LAST	19970702	Introduced by Jenni Murray. Serial: `A Many Splendoured Thing'. (8/8).