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13. Discrimination

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Hortense is forced to face up to the prejudice of 1940s Britain - when she attempts to get a job. Stars Nadine Marshall.

Hortense is forced to face up to the prejudice of 1940s Britain - when she attempts to get a job. Stars Nadine Marshall.

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

Dramatised by Pat Cumper

Hortense ........ Nadine Marshall
Gilbert ........ Don Gilet
Bernard ........ Stephen Tompkinson
Queenie ........ Lyndsey Marshal
Man 1 ........ Trevor Cuthbertson
Man 2 ........ Paul Biggin
Smiling Woman ........ Tracy Wiles

Music by Felix Cross

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2006.

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