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4. Awakening
Episode 4 of 10
After the excitement of the night before, Smith has a rude awakening. He’s forced to confront his host. Read by Jamie Parker.
Safe in Septimus's residence in the Governor's Fort, Smith has a disturbed sleep.
Troubled by what he discovers, he is forced into a confrontation with his host.
This is New York in its infancy, a place where a young man with a fast tongue can invent himself afresh, fall in love, and find a world of trouble.
Francis Spufford’s novel read by Jamie Parker
Abridged by Isobel Creed and Jill Waters
Producer: Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2017.
Last on
Fri 13 Aug 202102:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Jamie Parker |
| Author | Francis Spufford |
| Abridger | Isobel Creed |
| Abridger | Jill Waters |
| Producer | Jill Waters |
Broadcasts
Thu 18 May 201722:45BBC Radio 4- Thu 12 Aug 202114:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 13 Aug 202102:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
