Woman's Hour Drama - Writing the Century: 1946-1948 - Out of the Ashes - Episode 1

Exploring the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Margaret Wilkinson. Following the relationship between Leslie Homer, a British soldier stationed in Germany after the war, and Ischi Heitmann, his German sweetheart. The couple struggle against the opposition of their parents and the authorities, who frown upon relations with 'the enemy'. Leslie ...... Toby Hadoke Ischi ...... Georgia King Mother/Frau Engicht ...... Maggie Fox Policeman ...... Richard Galazka Dad ...... Martin Oldfield Padre/Sergeant Major ...... Malcolm Raeburn Directed by Stefan Escreet.