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A compelling 10-part drama about the founding of Israel, told through the parallel voices of a Jewish immigrant and an exiled Palestinian1917. As the British enter Palestine with the aim of facilitating a Jewish homeland, young Arab Youssef Bannourah befriends Harry Lister, an English civil servant who has come to live in his village of Deir Yassin. Impressed by Youssef''s intelligence, Harry finds him a job working for the British administration. Meanwhile, fleeing Jewish persecution in Russia, Miriam Cohen and her mother Sara set sail for the promised land. On arrival, they move to a newly constructed kibbutz near Jerusalem, where - divided by faith and a fence - Miriam meets Youssef for the first time.Both dream of a nation where Jews and Arabs can live together in harmony. But their youthful idealism soon turns to disillusionment, and as tensions rise and violence erupts in the holy city, they become embroiled in political upheaval and terrorism. And for naive, well-meaning Harry Lister, Britain''s inability to keep the peace - and her promises - will have fateful consequences...Spanning 31 years from the closing days of the First World War to 1948, this epic, multi-perspectival drama is narrated by an older Miriam and Youssef, who recount the story to their children. Moving seamlessly between past and present, it takes in key figures and pivotal moments in Israel''s history, including the Balfour Declaration, the 1930s Arab Revolt, the bombing of the King David Hotel and the UN vote to partition Palestine.Written by acclaimed playwright Steve Waters, Miriam and Youssef takes a nuanced look at the turbulent chain of events that led to the birth of the State of Israel, shedding fascinating light on the ongoing Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Among the diverse cast are a host of top Middle Eastern and British actors, including native Israeli Shani Erez as Miriam, Egyptian-born Amir El-Masry as Youssef and Londoner Blake Ritson as Harry Lister.Production creditsWritten by Steve WatersProduced by Radio Drama London for BBC World ServiceMusic written and performed by Glenn SharpSound design: Caleb KnightleyCastMiriam - Shani ErezYoussef - Amir El-MasryYoung Miriam - Ava Merson-O''BrienYoung Youssef - Rafi Essex/Jo Ben AyedYoung Zahra - Nikhita EssexHarry Lister - Blake RitsonSara - Jessica TurnerAbu Khalid - Rami NasrUmm Khalid - Sirine SabaMahmoud/Menachim Begin - Daniel RabinYehoshua - Philip ArdittiBen-Gurion/Rabbi - Elliot LeveyMufti - Dana HaqjooMajor Dennis/Haganath Major - Clive HaywardZahra - Lara SawalhaJudah Magnes/McMasters - Neil McCaulMusa Alami - Sargon YeldaMohammed - Ramzi DehaniPalestinian woman - Nathalie ArminWith Heather Craney, Hasan Dixon and Steve WatersOther parts played by members of the castFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 29 April-1 July 2020©2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

A gripping BBC Radio 4 dramatisation of the 1970''s Iranian Revolution Something is coming. What is on the horizon for the people of Iran? Can America''s friendship with Iran survive? From Jimmy Carter''s optimistic visit to Tehran in December 1977 to the trial of the state''s enemies in 1979, this nine-part drama tells the story of the Iranian Revolution, where protestors took to the streets in support of the exiled religious leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, and the Shah requested help from an America already torn apart by its own conflicts.In a time of hope, of tyranny, of change, of oppression, in a tale of power, betrayal and fear, this true story will transport you to the 1970s, when the Iranian Revolution would change the world - forever.Featuring Dame Diana Rigg (Game of Thrones, All Creatures Great and Small), Bijan Daneshmand (The Night Manager, The Boy from Aleppo that Painted the War) and Carolyn Pickles (Broadchurch, Land Girls).Cast Narrator - Diana RiggThe Shah - Bijan DaneshmandPresident Carter - Nathan OsgoodThe Ayatollah Khomeini - Selva RasalingamZbigniew Brzezinski - Sam DaleWilliam Sullivan - Tony TurnerFarah Pahlavi - Nathalie ArminRosalynn Carter- Carolyn PicklesNassiri - Peter PolycarpouMehdi - Moe Bar-ElHaikaz / Sadegh Ghotbzadeh - Philip ArdittiGary Sick - David SeddonWarren Christopher - Don GiletMolly - Saffron CoomberSharpour Bakhtiar - Peter PolycarpouGeneral Gharabaghi / General Oveissi - Vincent EbrahimCarole Bauman - Clare CorbettSadegh Khalkhali - Bhasker PatelEbrahim Yazdi - Paul ChahidiHassan - Amir El-MasryJoan - Alexandra ConstantinidiIraj - Ashley KumarAhmad - Ronny JhuttiAmir - Dana HaqjooShirin - Afsaneh DehrouyehNargess - Sara ZeymourProduction creditsWritten by Steve WatersComposer- Ghanvar KhaleghiSound Design - Caleb KnightleyProduced and Directed by Marc Beeby''Exactly the type of drama at which the BBC excels'' GuardianOriginally broadcast January-March 2019©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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Special features -on Australia''s highlights for hikers, kid-friendly hikes, accessible trails and what to takeBest for…section helps you plan your trip and select hikes that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what''s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include:Sydney and Around, Byron Bay to the Sunshine Coast, The Daintree and the Far North, the Outback, The Kimberley and Pilbara, Southwest Forests to the Sea, Flinders to Fleurieu, Grampians to the High Country, the Prom to the Great Ocean Road, and Tasmania

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Special features -on Australia highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to takeBest for…section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what''s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include:Sydney and Around, Byron Bay to the Sunshine Coast, The Daintree and the Far North, the Outback, The Kimberley and Pilbara, Southwest Forests to the Sea, Flinders to Fleurieu, Grampians to the High Country, the Prom to the Great Ocean Road, and Tasmania

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About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

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Lonely Planet''s Best Day Walks Australia is your passport to 60 escapes into nature. Stretch your legs outside the city by picking a hike that works for you, from a few hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Stroll verdant hillsides, discover hidden coastlines, or explore the Outback. Get to the heart of Australia and begin your journey now!

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Colour maps and images throughout

Special features - on Australia''s highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to takeBest for… section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what''s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Sydney & Around, Byron Bay to the Sunshine Coast, The Daintree & the Far North, the Outback, The Kimberley & Pilbara, Southwest Forests to the Sea, Flinders to Fleurieu, Grampians to the High Country, the Prom to the Great Ocean Road, and Tasmania

Essential info at your fingertips - walk itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about walk duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)

Over 70 maps

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Best Day Walks Australia, our most comprehensive guide to walking in Australia, is perfect for those planning to explore Australia on foot.

Looking for more information on Australia? Check out Lonely Planet''s Australia guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 

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