Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

The Almond Tree

Episode 5 of 5

A man recalls the love affair he witnessed as a child, and that will influence the rest of his life. Read by Julian Wadham.

A man looks back on the complex relationship between his parents and a female friend of his father's. It's one that will influence the rest of his life...

Read by Julian Wadham.

Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) was a popular award-wining poet, short story writer and novelist. He wrote for both children and adults.

Abridged by Doreen Estall.

Producer: Lawrence Jackson

Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in December 2010.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 16 May 202000:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

More episodes

Previous

A Recluse

Next

You are at the last episode

See all episodes from Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare

Broadcasts

  • Tue 28 Dec 201018:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Wed 29 Dec 201000:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Fri 15 Jul 201118:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 16 Jul 201100:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 27 Apr 201218:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 28 Apr 201200:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 22 Dec 201218:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 23 Dec 201200:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 19 Jul 201318:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 20 Jul 201300:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 11 Apr 201418:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 12 Apr 201400:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 9 Jun 201718:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 10 Jun 201700:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 4 Jan 201918:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 5 Jan 201900:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 15 May 202018:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 16 May 202000:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra