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4. Rejection

Episode 4 of 5

Michelle still hopes that Faisal can talk his mother round to their marriage. Sadeem has fallen for Firas. With Jasmine Jones.

Michelle still hopes that Faisal will be able to talk his conservative mother round to their marriage - and Sadeem has fallen for Firas.

But will their hopes be dashed?

Can you be a 21st century woman and a Saudi woman?

Rajaa Alsanea's best-selling novel dramatised by Claudine Toutoungi.

Gamrah …. Lara Sawalha
Sadeem …. Laila Alj
Michelle …. Jasmine Jones
Lamees …. Nyla Levy
Faisal …. Ikky Elyas
Rashid …. Elham Ehsas
Firas …. Moe Bar-El
Pilot/Bookseller …. Ian Conningham
Tara …. Sinead MacInnes

Director: Emma Harding

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in February 2020.

14 minutes

Last on

Fri 3 May 2024 03:45
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  • Thu 20 Feb 2020 10:45
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  • Thu 20 Feb 2020 19:45
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  • Thu 2 May 2024 08:45
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  • Thu 2 May 2024 13:45
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  • Thu 2 May 2024 19:45
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  • Fri 3 May 2024 03:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra