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Episode 5

Episode 5 of 10

Rose insists on buying a watch of fake diamonds, and Sofia guesses the identity of the graffiti artist.

Hot Milk is the latest novel by Man Booker shortlisted author Deborah Levy. Set in Southern Spain it explores female rage and sexuality and the stubborn primal bond that exists between a hypochondriac mother and her daughter.

Sophia, a young anthropologist, has 'been sleuthing her mother's symptoms' for as long as she can remember as Rose, the older woman, is suffering from a form of paralysis that might or might not be imagined. Driven to find a cure beyond the realms of conventional medicine, they have come to Almeria in Southern Spain to visit the clinic of Dr Gomez. His methods appear to have little to do with physical medicine and he prompts both women to confront the true nature of their relationship. Why is Sophia unable to escape her mother's constant complaints? Are Rose's symptoms psychosomatic?
The oppressive desert heat pushes both to examine the root of Rose's illness and the cause of Sofia's fractured identity. And Sofia discovers the sting of desire, and the need to be vital and alive.

Today: Rose insists on buying a watch of fake diamonds and Sofia guesses the identity of the graffiti artist.

The reader is Indira Varma and Hot Milk is abridged by Sally Marmion.

The producer is Julian Wilkinson.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 25 Mar 2016 22:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Indira Varma
Author Deborah Levy
Abridger Sally Marmion
Producer Julian Wilkinson

Broadcast

  • Fri 25 Mar 2016 22:45

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