Episode 2
In 1940, Juliet finds herself recruited by the security services to play her part in the war effort. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Read by Fenella Woolgar.
Set around WWII, Kate Atkinson's new novel puts idealism on the spot and asks who can be trusted when loyalty is pushed to its limits.
London, 1940. When Juliet Armstrong applies to join the armed forces she is surprised to find herself recruited by the Security Services.
Abridged by Robin Brooks
Read by Fenella Woolgar
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Fenella Woolgar |
| Author | Kate Atkinson |
| Abridger | Robin Brooks |
| Producer | Eilidh McCreadie |
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- Tue 4 Sep 201822:45BBC Radio 4
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