The Silver Sword: A BBC Radio Full-Cast Dramatisation
The Silver Sword: A BBC Radio Full-Cast Dramatisation by Ian Serraillier is a captivating audio rendition published by BBC Audio on May 1, 2019. This unabridged edition presents a classic wartime story set against the backdrop of World War II, where the Balicki family’s life is disrupted by the German invasion of Poland in 1941. As their parents are taken away by the Nazis, siblings Ruth, Edek, and Bronia must navigate the dangers of a war-torn Warsaw, leading to a desperate quest for survival and reunion.
In this dramatic adaptation, listeners will follow the siblings’ journey as they encounter challenges and forge new friendships, particularly with Jan, an orphaned street boy who carries a silver sword paperknife that symbolizes hope. The story unfolds as Ruth and Bronia embark on an epic adventure to Switzerland in search of their parents, facing numerous obstacles along the way. The full-cast performance features notable voice actors, bringing to life themes of courage, solidarity, and the enduring bond of family. With a duration of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, this audio experience offers an engaging way to explore historical fiction and adventure.
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A BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of Ian Serraillier’s classic wartime story.
When the Germans march into Poland in 1941, the Balickis’ happy family life is shattered. With their parents taken away by Nazis, Ruth, Edek and Bronia are forced to fend for themselves in the dangerous, war-ravaged city of Warsaw.
When Edek is captured too, the girls are desperate. Then they meet orphaned street urchin Jan, who carries with him a talisman of hope: a silver sword paperknife that they recognise as having belonged to their mother.
Realising that their parents may still be alive, Ruth and Bronia set off on an epic journey to Switzerland to search for them. With Jan by their side, they are determined to reunite the family – and their first step is to find Edek. But the road ahead is full of danger and hardship, and they will face many challenges along the way…
This moving story of friendship, courage and solidarity stars Sarah McDonald Hughes as Ruth, Stephen Hoyle as Edek, Hester Cox as Bronia and Aqib Khan as Jan.
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins approx.
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