Episode 9
Michael's enduring connection with Emily prompts recollections of events in the Mediterranean, as the ship nears England.
Written by Michael Ondaatje.
The Cat's Table follows the course of a 21 day voyage from Colombo to Tilbury on a luxury passenger ship called the Oronsay.
Michael's enduring connection with Emily prompts recollections of events in the Mediterranean, as the ship nears England.
Abridged by Jill Waters
Read by Sam Dastor
Produced by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4.
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- Thu 20 Oct 201122:45BBC Radio 4
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