Episode 1
Hamed Amiri's mother speaks out against the Taliban in Afghanistan, so they realise the whole family are going to have to flee the country as soon as possible.
A powerful tale of a family in crisis and a moving love letter to the NHS.
Herat, Afghanistan, 2000. A mother speaks out against the fundamentalist leaders of her country. Meanwhile, her family’s watchful eyes never leave their beloved son and brother, whose rare heart condition means that he will never lead a normal life.
When the Taliban gave an order for the execution of Hamed Amiri’s mother, the family knew they had to escape, starting what would be a long and dangerous journey, across Russia and through Europe, with the UK as their ultimate destination.
Travelling as refugees for a year and a half, they suffered attacks from mafia and police; terrifying journeys in strangers’ cars; treks across demanding terrain; days spent hidden in lorries without food or drink; and being robbed at gunpoint of every penny they owned.
The family’s need to reach the UK was intensified by their eldest son’s deteriorating condition, and the prospect of life-saving treatment it offered.
The Boy with Two Hearts is not only a tale of a family in crisis, but a love letter to the NHS, which provided hope and reassurance as they sought asylum in the UK and fought to save their loved ones.
Read by Sanjeev Bhaskar
Abridged by Florence Bedell-Brill
Produced by Clive Brill
A Brill Production for ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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- Mon 29 Jun 2020 09:45±«Óãtv Radio 4 FM
- Tue 30 Jun 2020 00:30±«Óãtv Radio 4