Episode 5
Alec returns to the British Library for the first time since Mary's death. But a terrible shock awaits him. Read by Mike Grady.
By acclaimed storyteller Lynne Truss, author of the bestselling Eats, Shoots and Leaves, the mysterious tale of a cat with nine lives. And a relationship as ancient as time itself and just as powerful.
The scene - an isolated cottage on the coast on a stormy evening. Inside, Alec a recently bereaved widower and his dog. To pass the time Alec explores the contents of a folder of documents emailed to him by an acquaintance at the library where he used to work. What he discovers is an extraordinary story that will change his life forever.
Episode 5:
Whilst Alec waits for Winterton to call, he decides to return to the British Library for the first time since Mary's death. But a terrible shock awaits him.
Reader: Mike Grady
Abridger: Jeremy Osborne
Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Mike Grady |
| Producer | Karen Rose |
| Abridger | Jeremy Osborne |
| Author | Lynne Truss |
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Fri 7 Mar 2014 22:45大象传媒 Radio 4- New Year's Day 2016 18:15大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
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