Episode 5
Touching, posthumous essays written Henning Mankell during his battle with cancer. The author recalls staging a Greek drama in Mozambique. Read by Tim Pigott-Smith. 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:
He was a novelist, who also ran a theatre in Maputo, Mozambique. One of his 'happiest times' was staging a Greek drama, performed by local people. It all began in October 1992..
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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