Episode 9
Anne is on the way to Blackpool with her grandson Luke, who is determined to piece together the fragments of his grandmother's past.
by Andrew O'Hagan
Anne is on the road to Blackpool with her grandson Luke, who is determined to piece together the fragments of his gran's past.
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
- Thu 12 Feb 201522:45BBC Radio 4
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