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Williams makes new friends in Europe. Back home an encounter promises love and inspiration for a new play. Read by Damien Lewis.

Tennessee Williams sails to Europe where he makes new friends. Back home a chance encounter promises love and inspiration for a new play, The Rose Tattoo.

John Lahr's evocative biography of America's great playwright.

Read by Damian Lewis with Trevor White as the voice of Tennessee Williams.

With the voices of Elaine Claxton, Bettrys Jones and Ian Conningham.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton
Producer: Elizabeth Allard

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in September 2014.

15 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Damian Lewis
Reader Trevor White
Reader Elaine Claxton
Reader Bettrys Jones
Reader Ian Conningham
Producer Elizabeth Allard
Abridger Richard Hamilton
Author John Lahr

Broadcasts

  • Wed 24 Sep 2014 09:45
  • Thu 25 Sep 2014 00:30
  • Wed 7 Aug 2019 14:45
  • Thu 8 Aug 2019 02:45

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