Episode 4
Liam Brennan reads from James Robertson's new novel. Over a shared bottle of whisky, Jean finally reveals to Mike the truth about her affair with Angus.
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.
Over a shared bottle of whisky, Jean finally reveals to Mike the truth about her affair with Angus.
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
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- Thu 26 Aug 2010 22:45成人快手 Radio 4
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