Writing The Century - Stannington [15 Minute Drama]

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20161003

Writing the Century, the series that explores the twentieth century through the words and experiences of real people.

In 1950 at the age of 17, Marjorie Wilson was a student nurse caring for children with tuberculosis at Stannington Children's Sanatorium in Morpeth, Northumberland. The drama is based on her interviews and freely adapted by Margaret Wilkinson.

Suffering from TB, twelve year old Alan is admitted to Stannington Sanatorium to join his bother Ken.

Suffering from TB, 12-year-old Alan is admitted to Stannington Sanatorium.

20161004

Writing the Century, the series that explores the twentieth century through the words and experiences of real people.

With Marjorie's help, Alan comes to terms with life in the sanatorium.

20161003

20161005 (R4)

Writing the Century, the series that explores the twentieth century through the words and experiences of real people.

Aided by Marjorie, Alan secretly visits brother Ken and Marjorie is asked to sing at the Annual Physician's Dinner.

Aided by Marjorie, Alan secretly visits brother Ken.

20161006

Writing the Century, the series that explores the twentieth century through the words and experiences of real people.

Alan wants to see his brother Ken but finds his room empty and no-one will tell him where Ken's gone.

Alan wants to see his brother Ken but finds his room empty.

20161007

Writing the Century, the series that explores the twentieth century through the words and experiences of real people.

Marjorie fears for young Alan when he goes missing from the ward at night.

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Episode	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	20161003		Writing the Century, the series that explores the twentieth century through the words and experiences of real people. In 1950 at the age of 17, Marjorie Wilson was a student nurse caring for children with tuberculosis at Stannington Children's Sanatorium in Morpeth, Northumberland. The drama is based on her interviews and freely adapted by Margaret Wilkinson. Suffering from TB, twelve year old Alan is admitted to Stannington Sanatorium to join his bother Ken. Suffering from TB, 12-year-old Alan is admitted to Stannington Sanatorium.
02	20161004		Writing the Century, the series that explores the twentieth century through the words and experiences of real people. In 1950 at the age of 17, Marjorie Wilson was a student nurse caring for children with tuberculosis at Stannington Children's Sanatorium in Morpeth, Northumberland. The drama is based on her interviews and freely adapted by Margaret Wilkinson. With Marjorie's help, Alan comes to terms with life in the sanatorium.
03	20161003	20161005 (R4)	Writing the Century, the series that explores the twentieth century through the words and experiences of real people. In 1950 at the age of 17, Marjorie Wilson was a student nurse caring for children with tuberculosis at Stannington Children's Sanatorium in Morpeth, Northumberland. The drama is based on her interviews and freely adapted by Margaret Wilkinson. Aided by Marjorie, Alan secretly visits brother Ken and Marjorie is asked to sing at the Annual Physician's Dinner. Aided by Marjorie, Alan secretly visits brother Ken.
04	20161006		Writing the Century, the series that explores the twentieth century through the words and experiences of real people. In 1950 at the age of 17, Marjorie Wilson was a student nurse caring for children with tuberculosis at Stannington Children's Sanatorium in Morpeth, Northumberland. The drama is based on her interviews and freely adapted by Margaret Wilkinson. Alan wants to see his brother Ken but finds his room empty and no-one will tell him where Ken's gone. Alan wants to see his brother Ken but finds his room empty.
05	20161007		Writing the Century, the series that explores the twentieth century through the words and experiences of real people. In 1950 at the age of 17, Marjorie Wilson was a student nurse caring for children with tuberculosis at Stannington Children's Sanatorium in Morpeth, Northumberland. The drama is based on her interviews and freely adapted by Margaret Wilkinson. Marjorie fears for young Alan when he goes missing from the ward at night.