The Citadel Series 2 by AJ Cronin. BBC RADIO DRMA

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Episode 1 00:00
Established

He remains good friends with the cynical Dr Denny - a flawed genius, and narrator, who observes Manson's very own sickness - 'love sickness'.

Set in the mid 1920s and based on A J Cronin's ground breaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.

Manson ...... Richard Fleeshman
Denny ...... Julian Lewis Jones
Christine ...... Alexandra Roach
Branwell ...... Philip Fox
Gladys ...... Kath Weare
Aneurin Rees ...... Simon Ludders
Mrs Howellls ...... Ellie Darvill

Episode 2 13:47
Jealousy

When Dr Andrew Manson personally assists in helping the sick Dr Page, it causes jealousy and friction with Dr Page's sister.

Though Manson has fallen in love and feels like he can take on the world, much to the irritation of his friend and narrator, Dr Denny.

Set in a mid 1920s South Wales mining town, Drineffy.

Based on AJ Cronin's ground breaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.

Manson ...... Richard Fleeshman
Denny ...... Julian Lewis Jones
Blodwen Page ...... Sue Jenkins
Dr Page ...... Seamus O'Neill
Branwell ...... Philip Fox

Dramatised by Christopher Reason.

Producer: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown.
Director: Gary Brown

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018.

Episode 3 27:31
First Date
Dr Andrew Manson's future is on the line; his elderly employer, Dr Page's jealous sister is set on wreaking havoc for him.

But Manson has more important things on his mind; his first date with Christine.

Set in a mid-1920s South Wales mining town, Drineffy.

Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.

Manson ...... Richard Fleeshman
Denny ...... Julian Lewis Jones
Christine ...... Alexandra Roach
Blodwen Page ....... Sue Jenkins

Dramatised by Christopher Reason.

Producer: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown
Director: Gary Brown

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018

Episode 4 41:23:05
Crisis

Dr Andrew Manson performs a remarkable doctoring feat in a crisis.

Set in a mid-1920s South Wales mining town, Drineffy.

Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.

Manson ...... Richard Fleeshman
Denny ...... Julian Lewis Jones
Susan ...... Fiona Clarke
Midwife ...... Ellie Darvill
Joe Morgan ...... Ben Addis

Dramatised by Christopher Reason.

Producers: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown
Director: Gary Brown

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018.

Episode 5 54:53
Changes

Dr Andrew Manson is approached by a union Branch Secretary hoping to effect change in medical practice.

The estranged love of his life, Christine, is back in town.

Set in a mid-1920s South Wales mining town, Drineffy.

Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.

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