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1. Washed Up and Back Home

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4 Extra Debut. 30 years old and fleeing the excesses of her London life, Amy finds herself at home again in Orkney. Read by Tracy Wiles.

Amy Liptrot's story of overcoming alcoholism amid the luminous Orkney landscape.

Liptrot grew up on a sheep farm on Orkney. She was shaped by the wind-swept islands, but longed for the excitement of the city.

A move to London led to a life that was hedonistic and fun but she was unable to control her drinking. Her alcoholism exposed her to some terrifying situations and left her lost and lonely.

At 30 she finds herself washed up back home in Orkney, and discovers that this place she once longed to escape is curative, its wildness and lore playing an essential part in her recovery from addiction.

Orkney is an archipelago off Scotland's north- eastern coast.

Amy Liptrot's incisive memoir, first published in 2015.

Abridged in five parts by Sara Davies.

We join Amy washed up and back home.

Read by Tracy Wiles

Producer: Simon Richardson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2016.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 10 Jun 202503:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderTracy Wiles
AuthorAmy Liptrot
AbridgerSara Davies
ProducerSimon Richardson

Broadcasts

  • Mon 18 Jan 201609:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Tue 19 Jan 201600:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 9 Jun 202508:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 9 Jun 202513:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 9 Jun 202519:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 10 Jun 202503:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra