Ep 3. The Holy Places

Miriam and Youssef

1929. The drama series continues. Tensions boil in Jerusalem. Arabs and Jews feel they are being denied access to holy sites. Both take to the streets in protest - and the ruling British seem powerless to prevent blood being spilt in the holy city.

Written by Steve Waters

CAST Miriam: Shani Erez Youssef: Amir El-Masry Young Miriam: Ava Merson-O’Brien Young Youssef: Jo Ben Ayed Sara: Jessica Turner Yehoshua: Philip Arditti Abu Khalid: Rami Nasr Zahra: Lara Sawalha Harry Lister: Blake Ritson Mahmoud: Daniel Rabin The Mufti: Dana Haqjoo Major Dennis: Clive Hayward Judah Magnes: Neil McCaul The Rabbi: Elliot Levey Other parts: Heather Craney and Hasan Dixon

Original music: Glenn Sharp Sound design: Caleb Knightley Produced by Radio Drama London for BBC World Service

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