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Episode 4

Matthew's trip to the West Country has not gone according to plan. Back in Barnet, his wife is expecting him home.

Anna is uncertain what to make of Matthew. Matthew is not quite sure what he wants. As his world begins to whirl in unnerving ways, he struggles to make a decision about his future while grappling with what he understands of his past.

Jim Powell's short novel is a miniature tragi-comedy blending elements of King Lear and Reggie Perrin. Mordant wit accompanies a spiralling mania with flashes of brilliant perception. Love and hope battle with a fear of change and the perilous appeal of an ending.

Author : Jim Powell
Reader : Toby Jones
Abridged and produced by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 17 Mar 2016 22:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Toby Jones
Author Jim Powell
Abridger Jill Waters
Producer Jill Waters

Broadcast

  • Thu 17 Mar 2016 22:45

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