Episode 5
After the accidental death of a colleague, Michael Beard has stolen the young scientist's files on solar energy and framed his ex-wife's lover for murder. It's now five years later.
Hugh Bonneville reads from Ian McEwan's new novel.
After the accidental death of a colleague, Professor Michael Beard has stolen the young scientist's files on solar energy and framed his ex-wife's lover for murder. It is now five years later.
Abridged by Barry Johnston.
A Heavy Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4.
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- Fri 19 Mar 201022:45BBC Radio 4
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