Episode 6
The Oronsay arrives at the Suez Canal, a vivid moment of dreamlike transition which ripples out into the boys' future lives in England.
Written by Michael Ondaatje.
The Cat's Table follows the course of a 21 day voyage from Colombo to Tilbury on a luxury passenger ship called the Oronsay.
The Oronsay arrives at the Suez Canal: a vivid moment of dream like transition which ripples out into their future lives in England.
Abridged by Jill Waters
Read by Sam Dastor
Produced by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for 成人快手 Radio 4.
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