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Stephen Lowe - Touched

The haunting reality of post-war life for three sisters in Nottingham in the 100 days between VE and VJ Days. Stars Sian Thomas.

8th May 1945, Nottingham: Three sisters gather to hear Prime Minister Winston Churchill pronounce the end of the war in Europe.

In the hundred days that follow, before VJ Day, they come to face the haunting reality of the future.

Stephen Lowe's wartime drama won the 1977 George Devine Award.

Sandra ...... Sian Thomas
Mary ...... Anne Jameson
Betty ...... Sara Mair-Thomas
Mother ...... Mary Wimbush
Johnny ...... Michael Packer
Joan ...... Joanne Pearce
Pauline ...... Amy Pemble
Bridie ...... Annie Hayes
Keith ...... Robin Summers
Chef (Harry) ...... Brian Smith

Director: Caroline Raphael

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in July 1985

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 10 May 2020 04:00
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Broadcasts

  • Sun 12 Apr 2015 16:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 13 Apr 2015 04:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 9 May 2020 06:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 9 May 2020 16:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 10 May 2020 04:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra