Episode 3
The author celebrates the sea, from the suburban sea of childhood to London, and on to exotic Sri Lanka, which is brimming with maritime life and stories.
Over 5 episodes, abridged by Katrin Williams, the author Philip Hoare tells us about a lifetime's association with the sea. The sea that is local to him and other seas that wait in far flung parts of the world. He walks by them, dives into them and is wholly inspired by them:
3. Sri Lanka. Crack of dawn. Aboard the Kushan Putha. On the glassy surface a sight of fins, then flashes of colour, then something magnificent appears..
Reader Anthony Calf
Producer Duncan Minshull.
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"The ocean is alive"
Duration: 01:23
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Anthony Calf |
| Producer | Duncan Minshull |
| Author | Philip Hoare |
| Abridger | Katrin Williams |
Broadcasts
Wed 7 Aug 201309:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Thu 8 Aug 201300:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 1 Aug 201814:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 2 Aug 201802:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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