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8. A Confrontation

Episode 8 of 10

Looking for her father, Atticus, Jean Louise is waylaid and faces an awkward conversation. 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.

Looking for her father, Atticus, Jean Louise is waylaid and faces an awkward conversation as she confronts the men in her life.

Abridged by Robin Brooks

Read by Fenella Woolgar

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2015.

26 days left to listen

15 minutes

Last on

Thursday03:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderFenella Woolgar
AuthorHarper Lee
AbridgerRobin Brooks
ProducerEilidh McCreadie

Broadcasts

  • Wed 19 Aug 201522:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 4 May 201614:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 5 May 201602:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 27 Feb 201914:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 28 Feb 201902:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wednesday08:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wednesday13:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wednesday19:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thursday03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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