BBC R 3 Cancer Ward by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

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Adapted by Olwen Wymark and directed by Alison Hindell, this adaptation of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's 'Cancer Ward' explores the grim realities of life in mid-20th century Russian society. Set in Tashkent in 1955, the story presents a powerful allegory of survival amidst the harsh conditions faced by terminal hospital patients and internal exiles.

The narrative poses a poignant question: 'A man dies from a tumour, so how can a country survive with growths like labour camps and exiles?' With music by Colin Sell, this production brings to life the struggles and resilience of individuals at the margins of society.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.