Main content
This programme is not currently available

Gainsborough by James Hamilton (Omnibus)

A legacy from his uncle gives 13-year-old Thomas the means to travel to London to study art. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.

A legacy from his uncle gives 13-year-old Thomas Gainsborough the means to leave Sudbury and travel to London where the arts and crafts are flourishing. He studies engraving with Gravelot and finds work decorating the entertainment kiosks in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.

Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.
Abridged by Libby Spurrier.
Directed by Kate McAll.

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2017.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Sun 31 Oct 202106:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sun 13 Aug 201709:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 31 Oct 202106:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra