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The villagers are horrified to learn the cause of the terrifying event which has shaken their mountain.

The villagers are horrified to learn the cause of the terrifying event which has shaken their mountain. In the landowner's house, Shah Bibi, wife of the shady Akbar Khan, fears that his activities mean it could happen again, and even closer to home. Meanwhile, Mewa Gul and his son go to the jirga - the village justice panel - to explain why the family wants to break Zarlakhta's engagement. But will the jirga agree and free Zarlakhta to marry another?

UK listeners must leave an Everyday Story of Afghan Folk on this cliffhanger. But the programme is ongoing in Pashtun. An Everyday Story of Afghan Folk is based on characters and storylines from PACT Radio's daily soap, made by and for the Pashtun people of this untamed area.

Based on a PACT Radio production led by John Butt
Written and directed in the UK by Liz Rigbey
Sound design by David Chilton
Music by Olivia Thomas

Executive Producer: John Dryden
Producer: Anne-Marie Cole
An Above the Title production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.

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15 minutes

Last on

Fri 19 Apr 2013 19:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Mewa Gul, the poorest farmer Vincent Ebrahim
Bakhtawara, his wife Meera Syal
Zarlakhta, his daughter Balvinder Sopal

Broadcasts

  • Fri 19 Apr 2013 10:45
  • Fri 19 Apr 2013 19:45