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12. Indiscretion

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Bernard is demobbed, but an indiscretion leads him to fear for his life - and postpone his homecoming. Stars Stephen Tompkinson.

Bernard is demobbed, but an indiscretion leads him to fear for his life - and postpone his homecoming. Stars Stephen Tompkinson.

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
Michael ........ Javone Prince
Pierpoint ........ Nick Sayce
Lieutenant Moon ........ Jonathan Forbes
Doctor ........ Richard Katz
Prostitute ........ Nita Mistry

Music by Felix Cross

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2006.

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