Episode 5
Matthew telephones his wife. But the call does not really clarify things for him. At the back of his mind is the memory of the last conversation he had with his brother.
The road unravels in front of Matthew Oxenhay. The decades of his retirement are upon him. He calls home and speaks to Judy.
Jim Powell's short novel is a miniature tragi-comedy blending elements of King Lear and Reggie Perrin. Mordant wit accompanies a spiralling mania with flashes of brilliant perception. Love and hope battle with a fear of change and the perilous appeal of an ending.
Author : Jim Powell
Reader : Toby Jones
Abridged and produced by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Toby Jones |
| Author | Jim Powell |
| Abridger | Jill Waters |
| Producer | Jill Waters |
Broadcast
- Fri 18 Mar 201622:45BBC Radio 4
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