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4 Extra Debut. When maid Babette comes into money she decides to cook a meal for her pious employers. Read by Sylvestra Le Touzel.

Two Puritan spinsters have harboured their maid Babette since she fled revolutionary Paris 12 years ago. While the Frenchwoman cuts a mysterious figure in their small Norwegian village and her employers have secrets of their own, together they have created a haven for each other and the needy of the parish. When Babette unexpectedly comes into money, her only wish is to create a special meal in gratitude.

Sylvestra Le Touzel reads Karen Blixen’s classic story.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2016.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 19 Jan 202102:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderSylvestra Le Touzel
AuthorKaren Blixen
ProducerEilidh McCreadie

Broadcasts

  • Mon 12 Dec 201622:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 18 Jan 202114:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 19 Jan 202102:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra