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Stefan Zweig and Joseph Roth make their seperate plans to leave the delights of Ostend. They know all good things come to an end, even here, in this sunny spot.

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:

Swimming, promenading, drinking.The pleasures of Ostend linger in the face of storm clouds gathering over Europe, but even seasoned vacationers know they have to move on..

Reader Peter Firth

Producer Duncan Minshull.

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Sat 30 Jan 201600:30

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RoleContributor
ReaderPeter Firth
AuthorVolker Weisemann
AbridgerKatrin Williams
ProducerDuncan Minshull

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  • Fri 29 Jan 201609:45
  • Sat 30 Jan 201600:30

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