Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Peace Offering | 20200921 | 20241209 (BBC7) 20241210 (BBC7) | A neighbouring clan commits an offence against Umuofia. To avoid war, the offending clan gives Umuofia a young boy, Ikemefuna who is entrusted to Okonkwo. Chinua Achebe's classic tale depicting pre-colonial 1890's Igbo village life, centring on the rise and fall of a powerful Igbo clan leader Okonkwo. Dramatised in five parts by Biyi Bandele. Ikemefuna/Uzowulu - Clinton Liberty Chinyere - Grace Cookey-Gam Ekwefi/Ezinma - Marilyn Nnadebe Odukwe/Ezeugu - Richard Pepple Okonkwo looks after a young man given to Umuofia from another clan. When a neighbouring clan commits an offence against Umuofia, the offending clan gives them a peace offering. Stars Okezie Morro. |
| 02 | Impossible Choice | 20200922 | 20241210 (BBC7) 20241211 (BBC7) | Having lived with Okonkwo for three years, Ikemefuna is treated like a son. But one day, the Oracle of the Hills and Caves pronounces a different fate for him. Chinua Achebe's classic tale depicting pre-colonial 1890's Igbo village life, centring on the rise and fall of powerful Igbo clan leader, Okonkwo. Dramatised by Biyi Bandele. Ikemefuna - Clinton Liberty Chinyere - Grace Cookey-Gam A proclamation from the Oracle about Ikemefuna, forces Okonkwo to make a difficult choice. A proclamation from the Oracle about Ikemefuna, forces Okonkwo to make an impossible choice. Starring Clinton Liberty. |
| 03 | Accidental Crime | 20200923 | 20241211 (BBC7) 20241212 (BBC7) | At the funeral of the great warrior Ogbuefi Ezeudu, Okonkwo accidentally commits a crime against the Earth Goddess and is forced to flee. Chinua Achebe's classic tale centring on the rise and fall of powerful Igbo clan leader, Okonkwo. Dramatised by Biyi Bandele. Nwoye/One-Handed Spirit - Michael Ajao At the funeral of a great warrior, Okonkwo accidentally commits a crime against the Earth Goddess. Starring Cyril Nri. |
| 04 | Division | 20200924 | 20241212 (BBC7) 20241213 (BBC7) | When Christian missionaries arrive and proclaim that the Igbo Gods are false, Okonkwo is angered but his son Nwoye has a different view. Chinua Achebe's classic tale centring on the rise and fall of powerful Igbo clan leader, Okonkwo. Dramatised by Biyi Bandele. Rev Brown - Andonis Anthony Nwoye - Michael Ajao Mr Kiaga/Enoch - Sule Rimi The arrival of Christian missionaries causes division between Okonkwo and his son Nwoye. The arrival of Christian missionaries causes division between Okonkwo and his son, Nwoye. Stars Michael Ajao and Okezie Morro. |
| 05 | Fight For Independence | 20200925 | 20241213 (BBC7) 20241214 (BBC7) | The Christian Missionaries and the British Colonial Officers take ever stronger control over Umuofia. Will Okonkwo be able to persuade his fellow clan members to fight for their independence? The tragic concluding episode of Chinua Achebe's, powerful tale of an Igbo community fighting to retain its identity, tradition and independence in the face of colonial rule. Dramatised by Biyi Bandele. Ajofia/Head Messenger - Sule Rimi Rev Brown/District Commissioner - Andonis Anthony Nwoye/Interpreter - Michael Ajao Ekwueme - Richard Pepple As British Colonial forces take more control, can Okonkwo persuade clan members to fight for independence? Stars Okezie Morro. |