The Citadel Series 3 by AJ Cronin. BBC RADIO DRMA

Young and idealistic, he is full of enthusiasm when he first arrives in the small mining village of Drineffy, where he is to work as assistant to the elderly Dr Page. But he soon encounters corruption, apathy and appalling medical practices, and becomes determined to storm the citadel of the medical establishment and make a difference.

Episode 1 00:00
Dr Manson's good friend, Dr Denny, has a new job at a medical aid society in a larger, more advanced town – and he wants Manson to join him.

Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.

Set in mid-1920s South Wales.

Dramatised by Christopher Reason.

Manson ...... Richard Fleeshman
Denny ...... Julian Lewis Jones
Christine ...... Catrin Stewart
Gwyneth ...... Fiona Clarke
Owen ...... Stephen Marzella
Ed Chenkin ...... Jason Done
Megan ...... Kerry Gooderson
Nye Bevan ...... Ben Addis
Garonwy ...... James Kelly

Director: Pauline Harris
Producers: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2018.

Episode 2 13:48
Manson and Christine move into their new home with prospects of a great new beginning.

But then Manson meets his new boss and realises Denny hasn't been altogether honest with him.

Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.

Set in mid-1920s South Wales.

Dramatised by Christopher Reason.

Manson ..... Richard Fleeshman
Denny ..... Julian Lewis Jones
Christine ...... Catrin Stewart
Gwyneth ........ Fiona Clarke
Llewellyn ...... Stephen Hogan

Director: Pauline Harris
Producers: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2018.

Episode 3 27:42
Dr Manson is proving unpopular with his new patients when he refuses to sign them off work like his predecessor.

Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.

Set in mid-1920s South Wales.

Dramatised by Christopher Reason.

Manson ...... Richard Fleeshman
Denny ...... Julian Lewis Jones
Christine ...... Catrin Stewart
Ben Chenkin ...... Jason Done
Llewellyn ...... Stephen Hogan
Thomas Evans ...... Ben Addis
Nurse Lloyd ...... Emma Gregory
Owen ...... Stephen Marzella

Director: Pauline Harris
Producers: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2018.

Episode 4 41:31
Denny's pregnant girlfriend, Gwyneth has an emergency operation.

Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.

Set in mid-1920s South Wales.

Dramatised by Christopher Reason.

Manson ..... Richard Fleeshman
Denny ..... Julian Lewis Jones
Christine ...... Catrin Stewart
Gwyneth ........ Fiona Clarke
Llewellyn ...... Stephen Hogan
Nurse Lloyd ....... Emma Gregory

Director: Pauline Harris
Producers: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2018.

Episode 5 55:20
Dr Manson seeks justice for the flagrant misconduct of Llewellyn.

Based on AJ Cronin's groundbreaking novel, which is said to have partly inspired the creation of the NHS.

Set in mid-1920s South Wales.

Dramatised by Christopher Reason.

Manson ..... Richard Fleeshman
Denny ..... Julian Lewis Jones
Christine ...... Catrin Stewart
Llewellyn ...... Stephen Hogan
Owen ....... Stephen Marzella
Nurse Lloyd ....... Emma Gregory

Director: Pauline Harris

Producers: Pauline Harris and Gary Brown

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2018.

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