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The Theft by Jennifer Johnston

A strange theft by a mysterious child is never forgotten. Will it ever be resolved? Read by Anna Massey.

The stranger at the house is hostile when the future owner leaves Ireland.

Returning from exile in old age, the owner is compelled to rediscover her early days, and to contact the stranger for the last time.

Anna Massey reads Jennifer Johnston’s intriguing tale.

Producer: Duncan Minshull

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1988

20 minutes

Last on

Tue 7 Mar 202300:33
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sun 30 Dec 201818:40
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 31 Dec 201800:40
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 6 Mar 202305:33
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 6 Mar 202310:33
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 6 Mar 202315:33
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 7 Mar 202300:33
    BBC Radio 4 Extra