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7. Surprise
Episode 7 of 10
A civilised breakfast is interrupted by an unkempt surprise guest.. Will Lovell honour the looming bill? Read by Jamie Parker.
A surprise appearance at breakfast leads to an apology for Smith, and an invitation to dinner.
Meanwhile the agreed time for Lovell to honour the bill has nearly arrived.
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
Wed 18 Aug 202102:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Jamie Parker |
| Author | Francis Spufford |
| Abridger | Isobel Creed |
| Abridger | Jill Waters |
| Producer | Jill Waters |
Broadcasts
Tue 23 May 201722:45BBC Radio 4- Tue 17 Aug 202114:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 18 Aug 202102:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
