Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20210823 | 1/10. Set in the Scottish Highlands, James Robertson's latest novel reveals the secrets, both comic and tragic, of two incomers to the rural idyll of an Angus glen. In 1809, the antiquarian Charles Gibb arrives to study an ancient book held in the library of Glen Conach house. But Gibb's own journal tells a different story. It reveals he's more interested in a roof over his head than he is in books. In the present day, the artist Maja lives a solitary life in the glen - but she is visited by a boy who claims he sees a ghost. Characters separated by the centuries are united in their fascination for a place where time often seems to stand still. Read by Phyllis Logan Abridged by the author 1/10. Set in the Scottish Highlands, James Robertson's novel is read by Phyllis Logan. James Robertson's novel reveals the secrets of two incomers to a Scottish glen. |
| 02 | 20210824 | 2/10. In 1809, Gibb arrives in Glen Conach. Read by Mark Bonnar. James Robertson's novel reveals the secrets of two incomers to a Scottish glen. |
| 03 | 20210825 | 3/10. Gibb receives a visit from Jessie Milne. Read by Mark Bonnar. James Robertson's novel reveals the secrets of two incomers to a Scottish glen. |
| 04 | 20210826 | 4/10. Gibb decides to blackmail Jessie. Read by Mark Bonnar. James Robertson's novel reveals the secrets of two incomers to a Scottish glen. |
| 05 | 20210827 | 5/10. Young Lachie sees the ghost again. Read by Phyllis Logan. James Robertson's novel reveals the secrets of two incomers to a Scottish glen. |
| 06 | 20210830 | 6/10. Set in the Scottish Highlands, James Robertson's novel reveals the secrets, both comic and tragic, of two incomers to the rural idyll of an Angus glen. In 1809, Gibb's relations with Miss Jessie take an unexpectedly amorous turn. Read by Mark Bonnar Abridged by the author 6/10. Gibb's relations with Jessie turn amorous. Read by Mark Bonnar. James Robertson's novel reveals the secrets of two incomers to a Scottish glen. |
| 07 | 20210831 | 7/10. Gibb meets an army officer with bad news. Read by Mark Bonnar. James Robertson's novel reveals the secrets of two incomers to a Scottish glen. |
| 08 | 20210901 | 8/10. The ghost prompts memories of a young orphan girl. James Robertson's novel reveals the secrets of two incomers to a Scottish glen. |
| 09 | 20210902 | 9/10. In 1945, a young girl is found hiding under the back seat of the school bus. James Robertson's novel reveals the secrets of two incomers to a Scottish glen. |
| 10 | 20210903 | 10/10. The identity of the mysterious 'dumb lass' is revealed. Reader: Phyllis Logan. James Robertson's novel reveals the secrets of two incomers to a Scottish glen. |