{"product_id":"book-10sy","title":"The Citadel: Series 7-10","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe epic conclusion of the classic medical drama set in the Welsh valleys in the days before the NHS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListen now to a moment in history, brought to life in this full-cast dramatisation of the classic novel. This wonderful and immersive production continues the story of Dr Andrew Manson, an idealistic, newly-trained GP trying to find his place in 1930s Wales. Dramas both big and small play out across Manson's personal and professional life as he battles with the realities of life in a rural mining village. Nye Bevan was so inspired by AJ Cronin's award-winning 1937 novel \u003cb\u003eThe Citadel,\u003c\/b\u003e that it was part of the inspiration behind his creation of the NHS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries 7: \u003c\/b\u003eIt's 1929, and Dr Denny indirectly causes Manson's young daughter Gwyneth to have an accident, leading to drastic action. Meanwhile, Dr Denny believes a young boxer might be his son.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries 8: \u003c\/b\u003eIt's 1930, Dr. Manson is in London hoping to get the Minister of Health's support for the Welsh Valley. Dr. Denny is shocked to receive a visit from a former soldier from his past, and worries that a potential epidemic is about to strike the valley. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries 9: \u003c\/b\u003eIt is 1931 and a foundling is left on the doorstep of Dr Manson's house. Christine wants to take care of the baby, but she is heavily pregnant herself. Matters become even more complicated when an aristocratic birth control campaigner breezes into town.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries 10: \u003c\/b\u003eThe series finale. It's 1934. Authoritarian nationalists are coming to power all over the world. Democracies are faltering and war looms. The global economy is in trouble, benefits are being cut, and health provision is buckling as needs increase. Is there any hope for Dr Manson and his patients…?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCast and credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by A. J. Cronin\u003cbr\u003eAdapted by Christopher Reason, Tom Needham and Mike Harris\u003cbr\u003eDirected by Gary Brown (s7-9) and Tracey Neale (s10)\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Pauline Harris, Gary Brown and Tracey Neale\u003cbr\u003eDr Denny - \u003cb\u003eMatthew Gravelle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr Manson - \u003cb\u003eRupert Hill \u003c\/b\u003e(S7) \/\u003cb\u003e Richard Fleeshman \u003c\/b\u003e(S8-10)\u003cbr\u003eChristine - \u003cb\u003eJenny Platt \u003c\/b\u003e(S7) \/\u003cb\u003e Catrin Stewart \u003c\/b\u003e(S8-10)\u003cbr\u003eGwyneth - \u003cb\u003eCharlotte Sienna Lee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIvan Brice - \u003cb\u003eJoe Belham\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReturning Officer\/Bryn the Book - \u003cb\u003eGerrard Fletcher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnouncer\/Referee\/Tom Evans - \u003cb\u003eJason Done\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAled Evans - \u003cb\u003eJames Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrank Trevithick - \u003cb\u003eCarl Prekopp\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMrs. Trevithick\/Mrs. Thomas - \u003cb\u003eJennie Platt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDylan Thomas - \u003cb\u003eLuca Rawlinson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreddy\/Policeman - \u003cb\u003eRupert Hill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMrs. Roberts \/Mrs. Powell\/Receptionist - \u003cb\u003eKath Weare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArthur Greenwood - \u003cb\u003eConrad Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEleanor\/Bronwyn\/Frances - \u003cb\u003eEmily Pithon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDai\/Father Michael - \u003cb\u003eStephen Marzella\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlwyn - \u003cb\u003eSacha Parkinson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGwynnie - \u003cb\u003eJuno Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoseph Hofman - \u003cb\u003eAllan Corduner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaurice Hofman -\u003cb\u003e Joe Coen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDafyd Jones\/Eddie -\u003cb\u003e Ifan Meredith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4th - 8th May 2020 (series 7), 16th - 17th June 2021 (series 8), 27th July - 3rd August 2023 (series 9), 1st - 2nd April 2026 (series 10)\u003cbr\u003e©2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":67144772944176,"sku":"BD10sy","price":11.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/10sy-Square-cover.jpg?v=1782440055","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-10sy","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}