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Ostend on the Belgian coast is a haven for those despairing of Germany, and two roving writers have arranged to meet there. But what do we know about Stefan Zweig and Joseph Roth?

Volker Weidermann's account of the charming resort of Ostend, and in 1936 it's a haven for Middle-Europe emigres. Abridged in five episodes by Katrin Williams:

Joseph Roth will be meeting Stefan Zweig here. But first, some background into their need to escape Austria and its encroaching dangers..

Reader Peter Firth

Producer Duncan Minshull.

15 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
ReaderPeter Firth
AuthorVolker Weidermann
AbridgerKatrin Williams
ProducerDuncan Minshull

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  • Tue 26 Jan 201609:45
  • Wed 27 Jan 201600:30

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