Episode 5
Jean's revelation allows Mike to see his own relationship with his father more clearly and, as the dust settles on the past, he finds himself reconsidering his future.
Written and abridged by James Robertson.
Read by Liam Brennan.
Excerpts from James Robertson's monumental new novel which portrays the last six decades of Scotland's social and political landscape through the lives of a handful of characters.
The late Angus Pendreich was considered to be one of the greatest photographers of the post-war era. His son Mike, also a photographer, is curating a major retrospective of his father's work. Seeking to discover more about the man, Mike has contacted Jean Barbour, one of Angus's old lovers and she has revealed a long buried truth about their affair.
Jean's revelation allows Mike to see his own relationship with his father more clearly and as the dust settles on the past he finds himself reconsidering his future.
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
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- Fri 27 Aug 2010 22:45大象传媒 Radio 4
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