Episode 3
Liam Brennan reads from James Robertson's new novel. Whisky loosens Jean's tongue and Mike must face up to some hard truths.
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 one of the greatest photographers of the post-war era. His son Mike, also a photographer, has been asked to curate 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.
As the pair work their way through a bottle of malt whisky, Mike shares some intimate memories and hears from Jean a difficult truth.
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
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- Wed 25 Aug 2010 22:45大象传媒 Radio 4
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