Episode 3
Hoffman’s manuscript describes his first childhood encounter with Melmoth. Read by Greta Scacchi and Anton Lesser.
Hoffman’s manuscript describes his childhood in Prague and his first tentative encounter with Melmoth.
Helen has secrets of her own and clues to her previous life, hidden in her room.
Sarah Perry's contemporary novel set in Prague, inspired by an original Gothic story.
Melmoth the Witness is a terrifying and yet moving creation who repels and attracts our sympathies simultaneously. The novel explores some of humanity’s darkest actions, asks us to consider our deepest secrets and conveys the importance of bearing witness to unspeakable events.
At the same time, it's also a novel of redemption, of the possibility of forgiveness, hope and reconciliation, and the healing power of love.
Abridged by: Jeremy Osborne.
Read by Greta Scacchi and Anton Lesser.
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2018.
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Wed 24 Oct 201822:45BBC Radio 4- Wed 13 Jul 202214:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 14 Jul 202202:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
