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Exploring the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people. The relationship between a British soldier and his German sweetheart after the war.
Exploring the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Margaret Wilkinson.
Following the relationship between Leslie Homer, a British soldier stationed in Germany after the war, and Ischi Heitmann, his German sweetheart. The couple struggle against the opposition of their parents and the authorities, who frown upon relations with 'the enemy'.
Leslie ...... Toby Hadoke
Ischi ...... Georgia King
Mother/Frau Engicht ...... Maggie Fox
Policeman ...... Richard Galazka
Dad ...... Martin Oldfield
Padre/Sergeant Major ...... Malcolm Raeburn
Directed by Stefan Escreet.
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Excerpt from: Out of the Ashes
Duration: 01:14
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- Mon 5 Jan 2009 19:45麻豆社 Radio 4
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