This Fella Was Marooned
Adam Fitzgerald continues Tim Winton's fierce and lyrical tale of survival in the Australian outback. Today: what has Fintan done to be forced into such profound solitude?
Adam Fitzgerald continues Tim Winton's heartrending story of survival.
Jaxie is on the run after his father's violent death, journeying across the Australian outback towards the girl he hopes is waiting for him. But out on the saltflats, he meets Fintan McGillis, alone in a ramshackle shepherd's hut. But can Jaxie trust Fintan? And what has Fintan done to be forced into such profound solitude?
Writer: Tim Winton
Abridger: Richard Hamilton
Reader: Adam Fitzgerald
Producer: Justine Willett.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Adam Fitzgerald |
| Author | Tim Winton |
| Abridger | Richard Hamilton |
| Producer | Justine Willett |
Broadcast
- Mon 9 Jul 201822:45BBC Radio 4
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