Episode 2
When Marta dies in his arms during an illicit encounter, Victor flees the scene leaving a small child alone in the apartment. Now Marta's husband, Eduardo, wants a word with him.
When Marta dies in his arms during an illicit sexual encounter, Victor flees the scene leaving a 2 year old child alone in the apartment. Now Marta's husband, Eduardo, has returned from London. He is close to discovering Victor's identity and about to force a meeting at which he has some unexpected and surprising news to impart.
Writer Javier Marías, Europe's master of secrets and of what lies reveal and truth may conceal, is on sure ground in this profound, brilliantly imagined and hugely intricate novel.
From the novel by Javier Marías
Translated by Margaret Jull Costa
Dramatised for radio by Michael Butt
Produced by Eoin O'Callaghan
A Big Fish production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Victor | Julian Rhind-Tutt |
| Marta | Lizzy McInnerny |
| Luisa | Emma Fielding |
| Eduardo | Malcolm Sinclair |
| Vicente | Jonathan Tafler |
| Celia | Jasmine Hyde |
| Receptionist | Jasmine Hyde |
| Eva | Rebecca Saire |
| Shop Assistant | Rebecca Saire |
| Ruiberriz | Danny Webb |
| Tellez | John Rowe |
| Author | Javier Marias |
| Adaptor | Michael Butt |
| Producer | Eoin O'Callaghan |
Broadcasts
- Sun 1 Mar 201515:00BBC Radio 4
- Sat 13 Aug 201621:00BBC Radio 4
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