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Clash - Part 2

In the aftermath of the General Strike, Joan must choose between her politics and life with Tony. Stars Kate O'Flynn.

In the aftermath of the 1926 General Strike, Joan has a choice to make.

Should she stick with passionate politics or give up her work for a comfortable life with Tony, the man she's fallen for?

Conclusion of Ellen Wilkinson's political romance exploring the clash between North and South, work and life, plus traditional and emerging roles.

Starring Kate O’Flynn and Paul Ready.

Dramatised by Sharon Oakes.

Joan Craig …. Kate O’Flynn
Tony Dacre …. Paul Ready
Gerry Blain …. Luke Nunn
Mary Maud Meadowes …. Jane Whittenshaw
William Royd …. Roger Ringrose
Bunny Royd …. Emma Handy
Ben Lewis …. Stefan Adegbola
Dolly …. Charlotte East
Alaric …. Ian Dunnett Jnr
Sally …. Cecilia Appiah

Directors: Ciaran Bermingham and Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2020.

57 minutes

On radio

Tuesday15:00

Broadcasts

  • Sun 15 Nov 202015:00
  • Sat 28 Sep 202415:00
  • Tuesday15:00
  • Tuesday21:00
  • Wednesday05:00

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