Episode 6
Paul D felt hopeful until Beloved arrived, but he could not resist her and must now face the consequences. Stars Danny Sapani.
By Toni Morrison
Adapted by Patricia Cumper
Toni Morrison's seminal 1987 novel about a haunted house in the era that followed the abolition of slavery in the United States is adapted for radio for the first time. Toni Morrison's masterpiece melds horror and poetry as it tells the story of Sethe, a woman who escaped slavery by crossing the Ohio river, but who, eighteen years later, is still not free.
When Sethe welcomed him into her house, Paul D. thought that life had thrown him a second chance. But then Beloved arrived and he was unable to resist her advances. Now he must steady himself to face the consequences.
Original music by Jon Nicholls
Sound design by Caleb Knightley
Director: Sasha Yevtushenko.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Adjoa Andoh |
| Sethe | Nadine Marshall |
| Denver | Pippa Bennett-Warner |
| Paul D | Danny Sapani |
| Beloved | Gugu Mbatha-Raw |
| Stamp Paid | Richard Pepple |
| Baby Suggs | Alibe Parsons |
| Director | Sasha Yevtushenko |
| Author | Toni Morrison |
| Adaptor | Patricia Cumper |
Broadcasts
Mon 11 Jan 201610:45BBC Radio 4- Mon 11 Jan 201619:45BBC Radio 4
- Mon 15 Oct 201814:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 16 Oct 201802:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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