Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20160530 | For Radio 4's Dangerous Visions season of dystopian storytelling our Book at Bedtime is Kazuo Ishiguro's haunting novel of friendship, love and loss. Kathy, Tommy and Ruth have only ever known the sheltered world of Hailsham, a secluded country boarding school. As they grow up, they begin to understand the true purpose of their isolated upbringing and the fate that lies in store for them. Ishiguro's alternative vision of late 1990s England is a disquieting meditation on what makes us human, whether we can escape the fate set out for us and how we each find meaning in our lives. Book at Bedtime is an abridged version of the novel. Written by Kazuo Ishiguro Read by Rachel Shelley Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Produced by Mair Bosworth. Kathy looks back on her idyllic childhood at Hailsham. Dramas that explore contemporary takes on future dystopias. |
| 02 | 20160531 | For Radio 4's Dangerous Visions season of dystopian storytelling our Book at Bedtime is Booker Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro's haunting novel of friendship, love and loss. Kathy, Tommy and Ruth have only ever known the sheltered world of Hailsham, a secluded country boarding school. As they grow up, they begin to understand the true purpose of their isolated upbringing and the fate that lies in store for them. Ishiguro's alternative vision of late 1990s England is a disquieting meditation on what makes us human, whether we can escape the fate set out for us and how we each find meaning in our lives. Book at Bedtime is an abridged version of the novel. Written by Kazuo Ishiguro Read by Rachel Shelley Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Produced by Mair Bosworth. The children begin to question things. Could it be that the adults are afraid of them? Dramas that explore contemporary takes on future dystopias. |
| 03 | 20160601 | For Radio 4's Dangerous Visions season of dystopian storytelling our Book at Bedtime is Booker Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro's haunting novel of friendship, love and loss. Kathy, Tommy and Ruth have only ever known the sheltered world of Hailsham, a secluded country boarding school. As they grow up, they begin to understand the true purpose of their isolated upbringing and the fate that lies in store for them. Ishiguro's alternative vision of late 1990s England is a disquieting meditation on what makes us human, whether we can escape the fate set out for us and how we each find meaning in our lives. Book at Bedtime is an abridged version of the novel. Written by Kazuo Ishiguro Read by Rachel Shelley Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Produced by Mair Bosworth. The students begin to understand how they are different from those beyond the school gates Dramas that explore contemporary takes on future dystopias. |
| 04 | 20160602 | For Radio 4's Dangerous Visions season of dystopian storytelling our Book at Bedtime is Booker Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro's haunting novel of friendship, love and loss. Kathy, Tommy and Ruth have only ever known the sheltered world of Hailsham, a secluded country boarding school. As they grow up, they begin to understand the true purpose of their isolated upbringing and the fate that lies in store for them. Ishiguro's alternative vision of late 1990s England is a disquieting meditation on what makes us human, whether we can escape the fate set out for us and how we each find meaning in our lives. Book at Bedtime is an abridged version of the novel. Written by Kazuo Ishiguro Read by Rachel Shelley Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Produced by Mair Bosworth. Miss Lucy tells the students the truth about the future that awaits them. Dramas that explore contemporary takes on future dystopias. |
| 05 | 20160603 | For Radio 4's Dangerous Visions season of dystopian storytelling our Book at Bedtime is Booker Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro's haunting novel of friendship, love and loss. Kathy, Tommy and Ruth have only ever known the sheltered world of Hailsham, a secluded country boarding school. As they grow up, they begin to understand the true purpose of their isolated upbringing and the fate that lies in store for them. Ishiguro's alternative vision of late 1990s England is a disquieting meditation on what makes us human, whether we can escape the fate set out for us and how we each find meaning in our lives. Book at Bedtime is an abridged version of the novel. Written by Kazuo Ishiguro Read by Rachel Shelley Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Produced by Mair Bosworth. As the students enter their last months at school, the reality of donations creeps closer. Dramas that explore contemporary takes on future dystopias. |
| 06 | 20160606 | For Radio 4's Dangerous Visions season of dystopian storytelling our Book at Bedtime is Booker Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro's haunting novel of friendship, love and loss. Kathy, Tommy and Ruth have only ever known the sheltered world of Hailsham, a secluded country boarding school. As they grow up, they begin to understand the true purpose of their isolated upbringing and the fate that lies in store for them. Ishiguro's alternative vision of late 1990s England is a disquieting meditation on what makes us human, whether we can escape the fate set out for us and how we each find meaning in our lives. Book at Bedtime is an abridged version of the novel. Written by Kazuo Ishiguro Read by Rachel Shelley Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Produced by Mair Bosworth. The students try to adjust to life after Hailsham and discover more about their origins. Dramas that explore contemporary takes on future dystopias. |
| 07 | 20160607 | For Radio 4's Dangerous Visions season of dystopian storytelling our Book at Bedtime is Booker Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro's haunting novel of friendship, love and loss. Kathy, Tommy and Ruth have only ever known the sheltered world of Hailsham, a secluded country boarding school. As they grow up, they begin to understand the true purpose of their isolated upbringing and the fate that lies in store for them. Ishiguro's alternative vision of late 1990s England is a disquieting meditation on what makes us human, whether we can escape the fate set out for us and how we each find meaning in our lives. Book at Bedtime is an abridged version of the novel. Written by Kazuo Ishiguro Read by Rachel Shelley Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Produced by Mair Bosworth. The students make a trip to Norfolk in search of answers. Dramas that explore contemporary takes on future dystopias. |
| 08 | 20160608 | For Radio 4's Dangerous Visions season of dystopian storytelling our Book at Bedtime is Booker Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro's haunting novel of friendship, love and loss. Kathy, Tommy and Ruth have only ever known the sheltered world of Hailsham, a secluded country boarding school. As they grow up, they begin to understand the true purpose of their isolated upbringing and the fate that lies in store for them. Ishiguro's alternative vision of late 1990s England is a disquieting meditation on what makes us human, whether we can escape the fate set out for us and how we each find meaning in our lives. Book at Bedtime is an abridged version of the novel. Written by Kazuo Ishiguro Read by Rachel Shelley Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Produced by Mair Bosworth. The students hear a rumour about how their fate might be postponed. Dramas that explore contemporary takes on future dystopias. |
| 09 | 20160609 | For Radio 4's Dangerous Visions season of dystopian storytelling our Book at Bedtime is Booker Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro's haunting novel of friendship, love and loss. Kathy, Tommy and Ruth have only ever known the sheltered world of Hailsham, a secluded country boarding school. As they grow up, they begin to understand the true purpose of their isolated upbringing and the fate that lies in store for them. Ishiguro's alternative vision of late 1990s England is a disquieting meditation on what makes us human, whether we can escape the fate set out for us and how we each find meaning in our lives. Book at Bedtime is an abridged version of the novel. Written by Kazuo Ishiguro Read by Rachel Shelley Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Produced by Mair Bosworth. Ruth gives Kathy and Tommy hope of a way out. Dramas that explore contemporary takes on future dystopias. |
| 10 | 20160610 | For Radio 4's Dangerous Visions season of dystopian storytelling our Book at Bedtime is Booker Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro's haunting novel of friendship, love and loss. Kathy, Tommy and Ruth have only ever known the sheltered world of Hailsham, a secluded country boarding school. As they grow up, they begin to understand the true purpose of their isolated upbringing and the fate that lies in store for them. Ishiguro's alternative vision of late 1990s England is a disquieting meditation on what makes us human, whether we can escape the fate set out for us and how we each find meaning in our lives. Book at Bedtime is an abridged version of the novel. Written by Kazuo Ishiguro Read by Rachel Shelley Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Produced by Mair Bosworth. Kathy and Tommy make a last attempt to find answers and escape their fate. Dramas that explore contemporary takes on future dystopias. |