Episode 2
Three young boys meet on a passenger ship bound for London. For the 21 days they have the run of the decks where they observe and learn the baffling mysteries of the adult world.
Written by Michael Ondaatje.
The novel charts the 21 day sea voyage of three young boys from Ceylon. It is the early 1950s and the narrator, Michael, looks back on his eleven year old self as he was launched into the adult world. His destination is London and a reunion with his mother, who he has not seen for some 3 or 4 years. In the meantime a chance to remain connected with the familiar is eagerly welcomed.
Abridged by Jill Waters
Read by Sam Dastor
Produced by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4.
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- Tue 11 Oct 201122:45BBC Radio 4
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