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Episode 3

The overthrow of the French king makes Diner anxious about his property schemes. Read by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp.

News from France threatens to destabilise Europe and the overthrow of the French king makes Diner anxious that it will upset the housing market and scare off potential buyers.

Lizzie is preoccupied with the safe delivery of her mother's new baby.

Based in Bristol in 1792, Helen Dunmore's novel is set against a backdrop of the French Revolution.

It touches on Radical idealism, property speculation, political turmoil and private tragedy...

Read by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp

Abridged by Sara Davies.

Producer: Julian Wilkinson

First broadcast on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in March 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 22 Jul 2021 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Hattie Morahan
Reader Carl Prekopp
Author Helen Dunmore
Abridger Sara Davies
Producer Julian Wilkinson

Broadcasts

  • Wed 8 Mar 2017 22:45
  • Wed 21 Jul 2021 14:00
  • Thu 22 Jul 2021 02:00