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Roots

By Arnold Wesker. Classic drama set in 1958 in which an uneducated young woman raised in the country learns to express herself at a time of unprecedented social change.

The Donmar Warehouse's recent acclaimed production of Arnold Wesker's 1958 "kitchen sink" drama Roots is brought to Radio 3 - starring Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife) as Beatie a young woman finding her voice at a time of unprecedented social change.

It's 1958. Beatie Bryant has been to London and fallen in love with Ronnie, a young socialist. As she anxiously awaits his arrival to meet her family at their Norfolk farm her head is swimming with new ideas. Ideas of a boThe Donmar Warehouse's acclaimed production of Arnold Wesker's 1958 "kitchen sink" drama Roots is brought to Radio 3 - starring Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife) as Beatie, a young woman finding her voice at a time of unprecedented social change.

It's 1958. Beatie Bryant has been to London and fallen in love with Ronnie, a young socialist. As she anxiously awaits his arrival to meet her family at their Norfolk farm her head is swimming with new ideas. Ideas of a bolder, freer world, which promise to clash with their rural way of life.

When it was first performed in the late 1950s, as part of Arnold Wesker's trilogy of plays, Roots and its writer were heralded as part of a new wave of social realistic drama which put authentic working class voices on stage.

Original Theatre Sound Designed by Ian Dickinson

Directed by James Macdonald
Produced by Catherine Baileylder, freer world, which promise to clash with their rural way of life.

When it was first performed in the late 1950s, as part of Arnold Wesker's trilogy of plays, Roots and its writer were heralded as part of a new wave of social realistic drama which put authentic working class voices on stage.

Original Theatre Sound Designed by Ian Dickinson.

1 hour, 50 minutes

Last on

Sun 4 Oct 2015 21:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Beatie Bryant Jessica Raine
Mrs Bryant Linda Bassett
Stan Mann David Burke
Jenny Beales Lisa Ellis
Mr Bryant Ian Gelder
Mr Healey Nic Jackman
Jimmy Beales Michael Jibson
Frank Bryant Carl Prekopp
Pearl Bryant Emma Stansfield
Director James Macdonald
Producer Catherine Bailey

Broadcasts

  • Sun 23 Mar 2014 22:00
  • Sun 4 Oct 2015 21:00