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8. Gilbert

Episode 8 of 15

Hortense's new husband Gilbert reveals how Jamaican fighters face racism from Americans and the British. Stars Don Gilet.

Gilbert begins his RAF training in England and discovers the mother country isn't as warm and friendly as he’d hoped.

Andrea Levy's award-winning novel exploring empire, prejudice, war and love in Jamaica, England, America and India.

Dramatised by Pat Cumper

Gilbert ........ Don Gilet
Sergeant ........ Roger Walker
Jon ........ Declan Wilson
Levi ........ Damian Lynch
US Sergeant ........ Eric Loren
US CO ........ Stuart Milligan

Music by Felix Cross

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2006.

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15 minutes

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Thu 6 Aug 2026 03:45
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