Episode 9
Professor Michael Beard is driving with his business partner, Toby Hammer, to the official opening of their new solar energy plant. But events are about to conspire against them.
Hugh Bonneville reads from Ian McEwan's new novel.
Professor Michael Beard is driving with his business partner, Toby Hammer, to Lordsburg in New Mexico for the official opening of their new solar energy plant. But events are about to conspire against them.
Abridged by Barry Johnston.
A Heavy Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4.
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- Thu 25 Mar 201022:45BBC Radio 4
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