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Episode 3 of 5

The sisters are dreading the inevitable day that Babette returns to France with her windfall. Read by Sylvestra Le Touzel.

Babette’s excitement grows as she makes detailed preparations for her special meal. Meanwhile Martine and Phillipa grow heavy hearted at the thought of Babette’s inevitable return to France with her lottery windfall.

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

Thu 21 Jan 202102:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderSylvestra Le Touzel
AuthorKaren Blixen
ProducerEilidh McCreadie

Broadcasts

  • Wed 14 Dec 201622:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 20 Jan 202114:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 21 Jan 202102:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra