Clash. Part 1 [Drama]

Ellen Wilkinson's political romance, set during the General Strike, looking at the clash between North and South, work and life, tradition and emerging roles. Joan Craig bridges all these divides with energy and talent, but ultimately has to choose whose side she's on.

Cast

Kate O'Flynn - Joan Craig

Paul Ready - Tony Dacre

Luke Nunn - Gerry Blain

Jane Whittenshaw - Mary Maud Meadowes

Roger Ringrose - William Royd

Emma Handy - Helen Dacre

Stefan Adegbola - Harry Browne

Charlotte East - Factory worker

Ian Dunnett Jnr - Chemical Worker

Adaptation - Sharon Oakes

Sound - Peter Ringrose

Directors - Ciaran Bermingham and Jessica Dromgoole

Notes

Ellen Wilkinson is an all too rare working class, female voice from early 20th century literature. As one of the first ever women MPs and cabinet members, she is better known as a political pioneer. Joan's story echoes Wilkinson's own life. A woman with major personal and political dilemmas: Joan is born into a working class family, fights for social equality but is enchanted by world of ease and luxury represented by Mary Maud Meadowes and Tony Dacre.

Ellen Wilkinson's political romance, set in the General Strike, dramatised by Sharon Oakes

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

Ellen Wilkinson's political romance, set during the General Strike, looking at the clash between North and South, work and life, tradition and emerging roles. Starring Kate O'Flynn