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Episode 9

Michael receives an unexpected letter, while Josh suspects as the Nelsons try to move on with their lives. Read by Mark Bazeley.

Michael receives an unexpected letter. The Nelsons try to move on with their lives but Josh is becoming suspicious of Michael and his motives.

Owen Sheers' compelling story of the search for truth, the burden of secrets and the desire for redemption. It explores how our lives are interconnected, even in today's increasingly depersonalised, globalised world.

After the sudden loss of his wife, writer Michael Turner moves to London and develops a close friendship with the Nelsons, who live next door - Josh, Samantha and their two young daughters Lucy and Rachel. The family seem to represent everything Michael fears he may now never have: intimacy, children, stability and a family home. The new friendship at first seems to offer the prospect of healing, but then a catastrophic event changes everything.

Written by Owen Sheers
Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths
Read by Mark Bazeley

Producer: Mair Bosworth

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in 2015.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 16 Aug 2019 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Mark Bazeley
Author Owen Sheers
Abridger Lauris Morgan-Griffiths
Producer Mair Bosworth

Broadcasts

  • Thu 11 Jun 2015 22:45
  • Thu 15 Aug 2019 14:00
  • Fri 16 Aug 2019 02:00

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