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Babette's Feast by Karen Blixen (Omnibus)

A few years after the French Revolution, maid Babette cooks her employers a special meal. 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.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Sun 24 Jan 202106:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sun 18 Dec 201614:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 19 Dec 201602:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 24 Jan 202106:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra