Episode 2
Posthumous essays dealing touchingly with cancer. Henning Mankell recalls bunking off school and heading for Paris, without any French or money. From March 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:
One day at school, struggling with Latin, he decides to up sticks and make for Paris. With no French, no money and a vague address to head for. But it's certainly an adventure..
Reader Tim Pigott-Smith
Producer Duncan Minshull.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Tim Pigott-Smith |
| Producer | Duncan Minshull |
| Author | Henning Mankell |
| Abridger | Katrin Williams |
Broadcasts
Tue 15 Mar 201609:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Wed 16 Mar 201600:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 6 Feb 201814:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 7 Feb 201802:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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