Run Thomas Run by Kate Carty

10:30 AM.Iraq in the time of Saddam, 'the beloved leader'. 12 year old Ramina attends a wedding with her family. She confronts the bride who, she thinks, has not given due respect to Saddam. Audio

10:30 AM.The family's car breaks down near Saddam's palace, attracting the attention of the police. Thomas is arrested. WARNING: This episode contains grsgraphic descriptions of violence and torture. Audio

10:30 AM.Esther's father (Ramina's grandfather) makes enquires and finds Thomas has been taken by Saddam's personal security guard. With hope now lost the family makes plans to escape Iraq. Audio

10:30 AM.It is 5 years after the escape from Iraq. The family is now living in London and getting on with life. A 'phone call from home gets Thomas thinking about Ramina's future. Audio

10:30 AM.Ramina decides to go along with her father's plan. She meets Sargon, a handsome and clever architect from a good Iraqi family. Audio

10:30 AM.Ramina's engagement is confirmed. Everyone is delighted with what seems to be a perfect match with Sargon. Audio

10:30 AM.Ramina meets Sargon's friends and is concerned about Sargon's intentions when she hears about Helen. She tries to talk to her father,Thomas, but Thomas doesn't listen. Audio

10:30 AM.When she finds out what's going on with Sargon, Ramina's mother, Esther, confronts Thomas. But Ramina decides to take matters into her own hands. Audio

10:30 AM.Esther discovers Ramina's plan. After a final show down with Thomas over Ramina's future, Esther is forced to make a hard choice. Audio

10:30 AM.Esther and the two children have been living apart from Thomas. Late one afternoon, George calls Esther and Ramina with some startling news. Esther and Ramina immediately visit Thomas, hoping that the… Read more Audio