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6. Detained
Episode 6 of 10
Detained in the New York debtors prison, Mr Smith writes to his father. His cellmate sparks concern. Read by Jamie Parker.
Detained in the New York debtors prison, Smith writes to his father and reflects on his experiences so far.
His cellmate is a more immediate cause for concern.
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
Tue 17 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
Mon 22 May 201722:45BBC Radio 4- Mon 16 Aug 202114:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 17 Aug 202102:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
