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Set of posthumous essays dealing touchingly with cancer by the creator of Wallander. Mankell's spirits are raised by his childhood memories. Read by Tim Pigott-Smith. From Mar 2016.

Henning Mankell was creator of Wallander, the fictional detective. His posthumous essays, translated by Laurie Thompson with Marlaine Delargy, and abridged by Katrin Williams, refer to his illness and explore much more besides:

An unexpected car accident, diagnosis, then rich recollections of his school-days, which includes a life-changing revelation..

Reader Tim Pigott-Smith

Producer Duncan Minshull.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 6 Feb 2018 02:45

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Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Tim Pigott-Smith
Producer Duncan Minshull
Author Henning Mankell
Abridger Katrin Williams

Broadcasts

  • Mon 14 Mar 2016 09:45
  • Tue 15 Mar 2016 00:30
  • Mon 5 Feb 2018 14:45
  • Tue 6 Feb 2018 02:45

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