Episode 6
As the Helmand mission begins, Luke is worried about his commanding officer. Back in Scotland, Alice responds to interest in her mother's photographic archive.
by Andrew O'Hagan
As the Helmand mission begins, Luke is worried about his commanding officer Scullion's erratic behaviour. Meanwhile in Scotland, Alice responds to growing interest in her mother Anne's photographic archive.
Andrew O'Hagan's novel follows 82-year old Anne Quirk, a forgotten pioneer of documentary photography who lives in sheltered housing on the west coast of Scotland. A planned retrospective stirs long-buried memories and leads her grandson to uncover the tragedy in her past which has defined three generations.
Abridged by Sian Preece
Reader: Maureen Beattie
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Maureen Beattie |
| Abridger | Sian Preece |
| Author | Andrew O'Hagan |
| Producer | Eilidh McCreadie |
Broadcast
- Mon 9 Feb 201522:45BBC Radio 4
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