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2. Accomplished

Episode 2 of 5

Now grown up, as an accomplished artist, Thomas begins to attract important portrait commissions. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.

After his apprenticeship in London, Gainsborough returns to Suffolk.

Now grown up, he is married to a woman with a private income. A confident and accomplished artist, he begins to attract important portrait commissions.

James Hamilton's portrait of 18th-century artist Thomas Gainsborough.

Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Abridged by Libby Spurrier.

Director: Kate McAll

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 27 Oct 202102:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderJulian Rhind-Tutt
AuthorJames Hamilton
AbridgerLibby Spurrier
DirectorKate McAll

Broadcasts

  • Tue 8 Aug 201709:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 9 Aug 201700:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 26 Oct 202114:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 27 Oct 202102:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra