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Almonds and Raisins: Episode 3

David is settling in at Manchester Grammar school making new friends who open his eyes to a world full of opportunities. But can he remain faithful to his religion?

Based on the novel by Maisie Mosco
Dramatized by Adam Usden

Episode 3

An epic Jewish family saga set in Manchester in the early 1900s. David starts school at Manchester Grammar where he is one of the only Jewish pupils. He makes friends with a non-Jewish boy who invites him to a birthday celebration. But the party is on a Saturday - the Jewish sabbath - so with his barmitzvah approaching David has a big decision to make.

David ..... Aaron Gelkoff
Sarah ..... Emma Leah Golding
Avraham ..... Daniel Abelson
Sammy ..... Yoni Bronks
Sigmund ..... Jack Wagman
Rachel ..... Leah Marks
Isaac ..... David Fleeshman
Miriam ...... Severn Seymour
Radinsky ..... Hamilton Berstock
Jim ..... Olly Rhodes

Casting co-ordinators-Vicky Moseley and Pippa Day
Production co-ordinator-Lorna Newman
Studio Manager- Amy Brennan
Sound Designer- Sharon Hughes
Director/Producers- Jessica Mitic and Gary Brown

A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Studios Audio Production

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44 minutes

Last on

Thu 18 Jul 2024 14:15

Broadcast

  • Thu 18 Jul 2024 14:15

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