Sand By Tilly Black
As tensions mount after President Nasser's nationalisation of the Suez Canal in 1956, the unfolding political drama is seen through the eyes of ten-year-old Elizabeth, whose holiday diary tells a poignant human story alongside the public events that are changing the political map for ever.
Elizabeth: Holly Bodimeade
Khalid: Omar Berdouni
Henry: Richard Mitchley
Kate: Jenny Coverack
Miss Watkins: Jacqueline Tong
Ali: Auday Putrus
Sofia: Mouna Albakry
Director: Sara Davies
Afternoon Play:
Fri 27th Oct 2006
14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM
