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4. Struggles

Episode 4 of 5

Despite his best efforts, welfare officer ER Braithwaite struggles to find a home for young Roddy. Stars Kwame Kwei-Armah.

Despite his best efforts, welfare officer ER Braithwaite struggles to find a home for young Roddy.

Stars Kwame Kwei-Armah.

A sequel 'To Sir, With Love', written by ER Braithwaite, describing his work as a child welfare officer in late 1950s London, navigating the discriminatory attitudes of the time.

Abridged in five parts by Anne Edyvean.

ER Braithwaite .... Kwame Kwei-Armah
Jim .... John Rowe
Mr Kinsman / Cabbie 鈥�. Chris Pavlo
Mrs Kinsman 鈥�. Liz Sutherland
Matron .... Joan Walker

Other parts were played by members of the cast.

Director: Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in June 2008.

15 minutes

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