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Set of posthumous essays dealing touchingly with cancer by the creator of Wallander. Mankell's spirits are raised by his childhood memories. Read by Tim Pigott-Smith. From Mar 2016.
Henning Mankell was creator of Wallander, the fictional detective. His posthumous essays, translated by Laurie Thompson with Marlaine Delargy, and abridged by Katrin Williams, refer to his illness and explore much more besides:
An unexpected car accident, diagnosis, then rich recollections of his school-days, which includes a life-changing revelation..
Reader Tim Pigott-Smith
Producer Duncan Minshull.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Tim Pigott-Smith |
| Producer | Duncan Minshull |
| Author | Henning Mankell |
| Abridger | Katrin Williams |
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Mon 14 Mar 201609:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Tue 15 Mar 201600:30BBC Radio 4
- Mon 5 Feb 201814:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 6 Feb 201802:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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