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All the Time in the World

Time is altered so that the world's treasures can be stolen. But who is behind it? Arthur C Clarke's 1952 short story is read by Nicholas Boulton.

Professional thief Robert Ashton receives an unexpected visit... Time is altered so the world's treasures can be stolen - but who is behind it?

Arthur C Clarke's 1952 short story read by Nicholas Boulton.

Somerset-born author Arthur C Clarke (1917-2008) achieved his greatest fame in 1968 when his short story The Sentinel was turned into the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. His visions of space travel and computing sparked the imagination of readers and scientists alike.

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in 2007.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 16 Sep 201700:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Sat 15 Dec 200718:30
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  • Sat 17 Aug 201318:30
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  • Thu 7 May 201518:00
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  • Fri 15 Sep 201718:00
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  • Sat 16 Sep 201700:00
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