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5. Screaming Dirt

Episode 5 of 10

Reeling from her discoveries, Jean Louise seeks comfort from one of her oldest friends. Read by Fenella Woolgar.

Believed lost for decades after 'To Kill A Mockingbird' was published, Harper Lee's explosive second novel finally appeared in 2015.

It revisits much-loved characters, this time through adult eyes.

Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch travels from New York to Maycomb for her annual visit home.

Now she's in shock after learning that her father Atticus is chairman of a white separatist group in Maycomb.

She's relieved when he agrees to take the case of their beloved old housekeeper Calpurnia's grandson, who has knocked down and killed a white man.

But her relief is short-lived...

Abridged by Robin Brooks

Read by Fenella Woolgar.

Producer Eilidh McCreadie.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2015.

21 days left to listen

15 minutes

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Last Saturday03:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderFenella Woolgar
AuthorHarper Lee
AbridgerRobin Brooks
ProducerEilidh McCreadie

Broadcasts

  • Fri 14 Aug 201522:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 29 Apr 201614:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 30 Apr 201602:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 22 Feb 201914:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 23 Feb 201902:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 1 May 202608:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 1 May 202613:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 1 May 202619:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Last Saturday03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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