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Indian independence spells the end of the British Empire. Dramatisation of the award winning novel. Stars Stephen Tompkinson.

Indian independence spells the end of the British Empire and Queenie makes the hardest decision of her life. Stars Stephen Tompkinson and Nadine Marshall.

Andrea Levy's award-winning novel exploring empire, prejudice, war and love in Jamaica, England, America and India.

Dramatised by Pat Cumper

Hortense ........ Nadine Marshall
Gilbert ........ Don Gilet
Bernard ........ Stephen Tompkinson
Queenie ........ Lyndsey Marshal
Michael............Javone Prince
Maxi ........ Carl Prekopp
Pierpoint ........ Nick Sayce
Ashok ........ Salkat Ahamed
Arun ........ Rez Kempton
CO ........ Mark Straker
Japanese Voice ........ Jason Chan
Lieutenant Moon ........ Jonathan Forbes
Doctor ........ Richard Katz
Prostitute ........ Nita Mistry

With Damian Lynch, Trevor Cuthbertson, Paul Biggin and Tracy Wiles.

Music by Felix Cross

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2006.

1 hour, 10 minutes

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