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5. Revelation
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As he is dying, Thomas summons his rival Joshua Reynolds, and his wife makes a surprising revelation. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.
For his final years Thomas Gainsborough returns to London where he paints over 100 portraits and 30 landscapes.
Knowing that he's dying, he summons his old rival Joshua Reynolds and, on his deathbed, his wife Margaret makes a surprising revelation.
James Hamilton's portrait of 18th-century artist Thomas Gainsborough.
Concluded by Julian Rhind-Tutt.
Abridged by Libby Spurrier.
Director: Kate McAll
A Pier production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2017.
Last on
Sat 30 Oct 202102:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Julian Rhind-Tutt |
| Author | James Hamilton |
| Abridger | Libby Spurrier |
| Director | Kate McAll |
Broadcasts
Fri 11 Aug 201709:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Sat 12 Aug 201700:30BBC Radio 4
- Fri 29 Oct 202114:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 30 Oct 202102:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
