From BBC Radio 4 Extra. Written by Ian Serraillier; Full cast dramatisation
starring Sarah McDonald Hughes, Stephen Hoyle, Hester Cox and Aqib Khan;
Dramatised by Chris Wallis; Directed by Charlotte Riches.

Alone and fending for themselves in a Poland devastated by World War Two,
Jan and his three homeless friends cling to the silver sword as a symbol
of hope. As they travel through Europe towards Switzerland, where they
believe they will be reunited with their parents, they encounter many
hardships and dangers.

Episode 1: When the Germans invade Poland in 1939, the Balicki family
are suddenly torn apart by war.

Episode 2: Ruth and Bronia Balicki head to Switzerland hoping to track
down their parents.

Episode 3: Journeying to Switzerland, the children must avoid
the refugee-hunting Burgomaster.

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