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7. Maycomb Ladies

Episode 7 of 10

Jean Louise is left shocked after catching Atticus and Hank at a racist meeting. 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 has travelled from New York to Maycomb for her annual visit home.

She's now been left shocked after catching Atticus and Hank at a racist meeting.

Abridged by Robin Brooks

Read by Fenella Woolgar

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2015.

25 days left to listen

15 minutes

Last on

Wednesday03:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderFenella Woolgar
AuthorHarper Lee
AbridgerRobin Brooks
ProducerEilidh McCreadie

Broadcasts

  • Tue 18 Aug 201522:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 3 May 201614:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 4 May 201602:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 26 Feb 201914:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 27 Feb 201902:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tuesday08:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tuesday13:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tuesday19:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wednesday03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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