Ep 8. Partition

1947. A vote is due to take place at the UN, proposing that Palestine be divided into two states, with Jerusalem held under international jurisdiction. But this does not meet with everyone’s approval. The drama continues. Written by Steve Waters CAST Youssef: Amir El-Masry Miriam: Shani Erez Yehoshua: Philip Arditti Ben-Gurion: Elliot Levey Zahra: Lara Sawalha Musa Alami: Sargon Yelda Mohammed: Ramzi Dehani Judah Magnes: Neil McCaul Other parts: Jessica Turner, Steve Waters and Sargon Yelda Original music: Glenn Sharp Sound design: Caleb Knightley Produced by Radio Drama London for BBC World Service