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9. 'The fish is too much for us.'

Episode 9 of 10

Against his shipmates' advice, Hooper decides to descend in the diving cage in search of the shark. Read by Henry Goodman.

Day three of the hunt, and, against his shipmates' advice, shark expert Hooper decides to descend in the diving cage in search of the fish....

Will it ever be safe to go back into the water?

Peter Benchley's classic 1974 novel became one of the most terrifying movies of all time.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton.

Read by Henry Goodman.

Producer: Justine Willett

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2018.

14 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
ReaderHenry Goodman
AuthorPeter Benchley
AbridgerRichard Hamilton
ProducerJustine Willett

Broadcasts

  • Thu 30 Aug 201822:45
  • Thu 16 Jun 202214:00
  • Fri 17 Jun 202202:00
  • Thu 7 Mar 202421:30

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