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8. Gilbert
Episode 8 of 15
Hortense's new husband Gilbert reveals how Jamaican fighters face racism from Americans and the British. Stars Don Gilet.
Gilbert begins his RAF training in England and discovers the mother country isn't as warm and friendly as he鈥檇 hoped.
Andrea Levy's award-winning novel exploring empire, prejudice, war and love in Jamaica, England, America and India.
Dramatised by Pat Cumper
Gilbert ........ Don Gilet
Sergeant ........ Roger Walker
Jon ........ Declan Wilson
Levi ........ Damian Lynch
US Sergeant ........ Eric Loren
US CO ........ Stuart Milligan
Music by Felix Cross
Director: Sally Avens
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in September 2006.
Last on
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