The Corrections [15 Minute Drama]

Episode

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The Failure

20150105

First ever dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's exuberant novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan.

Episode 1: The Failure - Chip Lambert arrives at La Guardia airport, New York, to meet his parents, Alfred and Enid, and take them back to his Manhattan apartment for lunch. But Alfred appears to be in a bad way, and Chip has his own troubles - his academic career has ended in disgrace, his girlfriend appears to be dumping him and his semi-autobiographical screenplay is in need of urgent corrections.

Directed by Emma Harding.

How Not To Get Tenure

20150106

Jonathan Franzen's exuberant saga of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff, Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Episode 2 - How not to get tenure: Failed academic and aspiring screenwriter, Chip Lambert, has made an early exit from the planned lunch with his parents, leaving his younger sister Denise to pick up the pieces. But where did Chip's life start to go so wrong?

Directed by Emma Harding

The Corrections is an acclaimed 2001 novel by American author Jonathan Franzen. It was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002, and was a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize. In 2005, The Corrections was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923.

Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone), a personal history (The Discomfort Zone), and a translation of Frank Wedekind's Spring Awakening. He lives in New York City and Santa Cruz, California

Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre), the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket) and Goldberg Variations (Miranda Theatre, New York).

Chip reveals the secrets of his lack of success.

Chip Lands A New Job

20150107

Jonathan Franzen's exuberant saga of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Episode 3 - Chip lands a new job: Failed academic and aspiring screenwriter, Chip Lambert, has made an early exit from the planned lunch with his parents. He is anxious to make some urgent corrections to the draft of his screenplay, before producer Eden Procuro reads it. But Eden has other plans for him.

Directed by Emma Harding

The Corrections is an acclaimed 2001 novel by American author Jonathan Franzen. It was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002 and was included in TIME magazine's 2005 list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923.

Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone) and a personal history (The Discomfort Zone).

Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket).

Failed academic Chip finds a surprising new employer.

The Battle For Christmas

20150108

Jonathan Franzen's darkly comic novel about a dysfunctional Midwestern family, dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Episode 4 - The Battle for Christmas. Enid and Alfred Lambert, two Midwesterners in their seventies, are about to embark on a long-awaited cruise to Eastern Canada. But Enid won't be truly content until all three of her children promise to come for one last Christmas in St Jude.

Directed by Emma Harding

Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch for BBC Radio 4 (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket).

Enid exerts pressure on the matter of Christmas.

Alfred's Patent

20150109

Jonathan Franzen's darkly comic novel about a dysfunctional Midwestern family, dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Episode 5 - Alfred's Patent. Gary Lambert has spent his entire life trying to be the kind of son his parents would want him to be. But this only seems to leave him at odds with everyone.

Directed by Emma Harding

Gary Lambert tries to talk some sense into his father Alfred.

The Dinner Of Revenge

20150112

First ever dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's acclaimed 2001 novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan.

Episode 6: The Dinner of Revenge - Alfred and Enid Lambert, a Midwestern couple in their seventies, are on board a cruise ship in the North Atlantic. As Enid faces up to Alfred's worsening health, she thinks back to the conflicts of their early married life.

Directed by Emma Harding

The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923.

Alfred and Enid are on board a cruise ship in the North Atlantic.

The Axon Road Show

20150113

Dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's sparkling 2001 novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Richard Laing and Roslyn Hill. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan.

Episode 7: The Axon Road Show - Gary Lambert is determined to buy significant shares in the biotech company that has bought his father's patent for a measly sum. He takes his sister, Denise, along for moral support. But all does not go according to plan...

Directed by Emma Harding

The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923.

Gary Lambert is determined to right the wrongs done to his father.

At Sea

20150114

Dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's darkly comic 2001 novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan.

Episode 8: At Sea - Alfred and Enid Lambert, a Midwestern couple in their seventies, are on board a cruise ship in the North Atlantic. Enid is determined to enjoy this long-awaited holiday, but Alfred's behaviour is increasingly unpredictable.

Directed by Emma Harding

The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923.

Enid is determined to enjoy the cruise, but Alfred is behaving increasingly unpredictably.

The Married Man

20150115

Episode 9: The Married Man: The teenage Denise Lambert forms a relationship with a married man.

Directed by Emma Harding

The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923.

Teenager Denise Lambert forms a relationship with a married man.

The Generator

20150116

Episode 10: The Generator - When acclaimed chef, Denise Lambert, is head-hunted by a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, her romantic life becomes increasingly complicated.

Directed by Emma Harding

The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923.

When chef Denise Lambert is headhunted, her romantic life becomes increasingly complicated

Chip In Vilnius

20150119

Episode 11: Chip in Vilnius - Chip Lambert's happy interlude in Vilnius, running a scam investment website for Gitanas Misevicius, comes to an abrupt end.

Directed by Emma Harding

The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923.

Chip Lambert's happy interlude in Vilnius comes to an abrupt end.

The Large People Of St Jude

20150120

Episode 12: Alfred and Enid have recovered from the traumatic events of their north Atlantic cruise, and now Enid's hopes for a Christmas family reunion in St Jude will not be dampened.

Directed by Emma Harding

The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923.

Alfred and Enid have recovered from the traumatic events of their north Atlantic cruise.

The Good Daughter

20150121

Episode 13: The Good Daughter - Denise's arrival for a St Jude family Christmas stirs some uncomfortable truths.

Directed by Emma Harding

The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923.

A Wonderland Of Wealth

20150122

Episode 14: A Wonderland of Wealth - The prodigal Chip returns home.

Narrator.....Richard Schiff

Enid Lambert.....Maggie Steed

Alfred Lambert.....Colin Stinton

Gary Lambert.....Richard Laing

Chip Lambert.....Julian Rhind-Tutt

Denise Lambert.....Roslyn Hill

Don Armour.....Shaun Mason

Brian Callahan.....Ian Conningham

Robin Passafaro.....Kelly Burke

Mrs Nygren.....Hannah Genesius

Sylvia Roth.....Elaine Claxton

Ted Roth.....David Acton

Gitanas Misevicius.....Sam Dale

Caroline Lambert.....Jane Slavin

Caleb Lambert.....Adam Thomas Wright

Jonah Lambert.....Sean McCrystal

Directed by Emma Harding

The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923.

The prodigal Chip returns home for Christmas.

Corrections

20150123

Episode 15: Corrections - When Alfred's condition worsens, Enid is forced to move him into the Deep Mire Residential Home - an event that coincides with life changes for all members of the Lambert family.

Directed by Emma Harding

The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923.

Alfred's departure heralds changes for all the Lamberts.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	The Failure	20150105	First ever dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's exuberant novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Episode 1: The Failure - Chip Lambert arrives at La Guardia airport, New York, to meet his parents, Alfred and Enid, and take them back to his Manhattan apartment for lunch. But Alfred appears to be in a bad way, and Chip has his own troubles - his academic career has ended in disgrace, his girlfriend appears to be dumping him and his semi-autobiographical screenplay is in need of urgent corrections. Directed by Emma Harding.
02	How Not To Get Tenure	20150106	Jonathan Franzen's exuberant saga of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff, Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Episode 2 - How not to get tenure: Failed academic and aspiring screenwriter, Chip Lambert, has made an early exit from the planned lunch with his parents, leaving his younger sister Denise to pick up the pieces. But where did Chip's life start to go so wrong? Directed by Emma Harding The Corrections is an acclaimed 2001 novel by American author Jonathan Franzen. It was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002, and was a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize. In 2005, The Corrections was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone), a personal history (The Discomfort Zone), and a translation of Frank Wedekind's Spring Awakening. He lives in New York City and Santa Cruz, California Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre), the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket) and Goldberg Variations (Miranda Theatre, New York). Chip reveals the secrets of his lack of success.
03	Chip Lands A New Job	20150107	Jonathan Franzen's exuberant saga of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Episode 3 - Chip lands a new job: Failed academic and aspiring screenwriter, Chip Lambert, has made an early exit from the planned lunch with his parents. He is anxious to make some urgent corrections to the draft of his screenplay, before producer Eden Procuro reads it. But Eden has other plans for him. Directed by Emma Harding The Corrections is an acclaimed 2001 novel by American author Jonathan Franzen. It was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002 and was included in TIME magazine's 2005 list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone) and a personal history (The Discomfort Zone). Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket). Failed academic Chip finds a surprising new employer.
04	The Battle For Christmas	20150108	Jonathan Franzen's darkly comic novel about a dysfunctional Midwestern family, dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Episode 4 - The Battle for Christmas. Enid and Alfred Lambert, two Midwesterners in their seventies, are about to embark on a long-awaited cruise to Eastern Canada. But Enid won't be truly content until all three of her children promise to come for one last Christmas in St Jude. Directed by Emma Harding The Corrections is an acclaimed 2001 novel by American author Jonathan Franzen. It was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002 and was included in TIME magazine's 2005 list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone) and a personal history (The Discomfort Zone). Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch for BBC Radio 4 (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket). Enid exerts pressure on the matter of Christmas.
05	Alfred's Patent	20150109	Jonathan Franzen's darkly comic novel about a dysfunctional Midwestern family, dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Episode 5 - Alfred's Patent. Gary Lambert has spent his entire life trying to be the kind of son his parents would want him to be. But this only seems to leave him at odds with everyone. Directed by Emma Harding The Corrections is an acclaimed 2001 novel by American author Jonathan Franzen. It was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002 and was included in TIME magazine's 2005 list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone) and a personal history (The Discomfort Zone). Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch for BBC Radio 4 (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket). Gary Lambert tries to talk some sense into his father Alfred.
06	The Dinner Of Revenge	20150112	First ever dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's acclaimed 2001 novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Episode 6: The Dinner of Revenge - Alfred and Enid Lambert, a Midwestern couple in their seventies, are on board a cruise ship in the North Atlantic. As Enid faces up to Alfred's worsening health, she thinks back to the conflicts of their early married life. Directed by Emma Harding The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone), a personal history (The Discomfort Zone). Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch for BBC Radio 4 (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket). Alfred and Enid are on board a cruise ship in the North Atlantic.
07	The Axon Road Show	20150113	Dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's sparkling 2001 novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Richard Laing and Roslyn Hill. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Episode 7: The Axon Road Show - Gary Lambert is determined to buy significant shares in the biotech company that has bought his father's patent for a measly sum. He takes his sister, Denise, along for moral support. But all does not go according to plan... Directed by Emma Harding The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone), a personal history (The Discomfort Zone). Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch for BBC Radio 4 (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket). Gary Lambert is determined to right the wrongs done to his father.
08	At Sea	20150114	Dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's darkly comic 2001 novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Episode 8: At Sea - Alfred and Enid Lambert, a Midwestern couple in their seventies, are on board a cruise ship in the North Atlantic. Enid is determined to enjoy this long-awaited holiday, but Alfred's behaviour is increasingly unpredictable. Directed by Emma Harding The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone), a personal history (The Discomfort Zone). Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch for BBC Radio 4 (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket). Enid is determined to enjoy the cruise, but Alfred is behaving increasingly unpredictably.
09	The Married Man	20150115	Dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's darkly comic 2001 novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Roslyn Hill. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Episode 9: The Married Man: The teenage Denise Lambert forms a relationship with a married man. Directed by Emma Harding The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone), a personal history (The Discomfort Zone). Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch for BBC Radio 4 (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket). Teenager Denise Lambert forms a relationship with a married man.
10	The Generator	20150116	Dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's darkly comic 2001 novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Roslyn Hill. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Episode 10: The Generator - When acclaimed chef, Denise Lambert, is head-hunted by a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, her romantic life becomes increasingly complicated. Directed by Emma Harding The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone), a personal history (The Discomfort Zone). Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch for BBC Radio 4 (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket). When chef Denise Lambert is headhunted, her romantic life becomes increasingly complicated
11	Chip In Vilnius	20150119	Dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's darkly comic 2001 novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Episode 11: Chip in Vilnius - Chip Lambert's happy interlude in Vilnius, running a scam investment website for Gitanas Misevicius, comes to an abrupt end. Directed by Emma Harding The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone), a personal history (The Discomfort Zone). Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch for BBC Radio 4 (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket). Chip Lambert's happy interlude in Vilnius comes to an abrupt end.
12	The Large People Of St Jude	20150120	Dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's darkly comic 2001 novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Richard Laing. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Episode 12: Alfred and Enid have recovered from the traumatic events of their north Atlantic cruise, and now Enid's hopes for a Christmas family reunion in St Jude will not be dampened. Directed by Emma Harding The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone), a personal history (The Discomfort Zone). Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch for BBC Radio 4 (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket). Alfred and Enid have recovered from the traumatic events of their north Atlantic cruise.
13	The Good Daughter	20150121	Dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's darkly comic 2001 novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Roslyn Hill. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Episode 13: The Good Daughter - Denise's arrival for a St Jude family Christmas stirs some uncomfortable truths. Directed by Emma Harding The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone), a personal history (The Discomfort Zone). Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch for BBC Radio 4 (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket).
14	A Wonderland Of Wealth	20150122	Dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's darkly comic 2001 novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Episode 14: A Wonderland of Wealth - The prodigal Chip returns home. Narrator.....Richard Schiff Enid Lambert.....Maggie Steed Alfred Lambert.....Colin Stinton Gary Lambert.....Richard Laing Chip Lambert.....Julian Rhind-Tutt Denise Lambert.....Roslyn Hill Don Armour.....Shaun Mason Brian Callahan.....Ian Conningham Robin Passafaro.....Kelly Burke Mrs Nygren.....Hannah Genesius Sylvia Roth.....Elaine Claxton Ted Roth.....David Acton Gitanas Misevicius.....Sam Dale Caroline Lambert.....Jane Slavin Caleb Lambert.....Adam Thomas Wright Jonah Lambert.....Sean McCrystal Directed by Emma Harding The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone), a personal history (The Discomfort Zone). Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch for BBC Radio 4 (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket). The prodigal Chip returns home for Christmas.
15	Corrections	20150123	Dramatisation of Jonathan Franzen's darkly comic 2001 novel about the tribulations of a dysfunctional Midwestern family, starring Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Maggie Steed, Colin Stinton and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Dramatised by Marcy Kahan. Episode 15: Corrections - When Alfred's condition worsens, Enid is forced to move him into the Deep Mire Residential Home - an event that coincides with life changes for all members of the Lambert family. Directed by Emma Harding The Corrections was awarded the National Book Award in 2001, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. It was included in TIME magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. Jonathan Franzen is the author of four novels (Freedom, The Corrections, Strong Motion, and The Twenty-Seventh City), two collections of essays (Farther Away, How to Be Alone), a personal history (The Discomfort Zone). Marcy Kahan is a playwright and radio dramatist. Recent radio work includes two series of Lunch for BBC Radio 4 (starring Claire Skinner and Stephen Mangan) and Mr Bridger's Orphan. Theatre work includes 20 Cigarettes (Soho Theatre) and the stage version of When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket). Alfred's departure heralds changes for all the Lamberts.