3. King Tide Night
As thoughts of the older generation return to the old stories on King Tide night, teenager Ruby is desperate to show what is happening to the Bay now. Julie Hesmondhalgh reads.
Julie Hesmondhalgh continues Jenn Ashworth's original five-part eco-gothic story, written for Radio 4.
Set in the near future, on the shifting sands of Morecambe Bay, old stories face new realities. Britain’s coastline is now at risk, and while the sea takes bites out of the land, and the once prosperous town slowly shuts down, some hang on here in the Bay, clinging to hope, or perhaps to superstitions from the past. Others move inland, to the resettlement areas, fearful of the brutal new tides. Among those stubborn few remaining are cafe-owner Helen, her daughter Ruby and old friend Margery.
Today: on the night of the King Tide, thoughts inevitably turn to the past, to the old stories. But the teenage Ruby wants only to show the world what's happening to the Bay now...
Reader: Julie Hesmondhalgh
Writer: Jenn Ashworth
Producer: Justine Willett
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- Wed 4 Feb 202622:45BBC Radio 4
