™The Lost Tribe
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The serial is based on the true story of the writer Jack Ronder's own Jewish family after his grandfather fled Lithuania from the persecution of Tsarist Russia in 1885. Believing themselves heading for New York the immigrants were put ashore near Dundee by an unscrupulous sea captain, and left to fend for themselves with little money and even less language. The drama follows his fortunes over a period of 70 years.
Episodes
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- E1 Keep Us AliveNext upNov 16, 1980
Synopsis
Lithuania, 1885. 'One-third to die, one-third to become Christian, one-third to emigrate.' But one Jew escapes this harsh edict. He has only one word of English: 'America'.
- E2 There are no Scotch JewsNov 23, 1980
Synopsis
Edinburgh, 1903. Moshe Kaydan has married Rivka. Their fight against poverty is a bitter one, but ignorance and prejudice are even greater enemies. Prod: 30 Mar 1980.
Guest stars: Jan Wilson (Mrs Urquhart)
- E3 Pack Up Your TsitsisNov 30, 1980
Synopsis
Edinburgh, 1916. The Kaydan family are growing up, and there is a war in Europe. Family ties and patriotism are in conflict; also there are marriages to be arranged. Prod: 14 Apr 1980.
- E4 Even a HolidayDec 7, 1980
Synopsis
Fife, 1923. The Kaydan Family have taken a cottage in the country for what should be a summer idyll.
- E5 Judgement of SolomonDec 14, 1980
Synopsis
Edinburgh 1933: Ian Solomon is now the mainstay of the family, but other emotional demands require him to make an agonising choice. The Kaydan family is used to anti-Semitic prejudice, but they have their own prejudices, as Solomon's girlfriend Marjory finds out when she becomes pregnant. Prod: 28 Apr 1980.
- E6 Whaur's the Milk and Honey?Dec 21, 1980
Synopsis
Edinburgh 1943: Moshe is now assured of a comfortable old age, but the future of his tribe is not so certain. Prod: 12 May 1980.
Cast & crew
Directed by Tom Cotter
Hugh Fraser
