Orwell Vs Kafka - Nineteen Eighty-four [Reading]

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'big Brother Is Watching You'

20240608

Martin Freeman kicks of a day of readings from Nineteen Eighty-Four, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's great dystopian novel, as part of Radio 4's 'Orwell vs Kafka' season.

Other readers include: Tom Hollander, Juliet Stevenson, Samuel West, Adjoa Andoh and Rhashan Stone.

The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, and its leader, Big Brother, stares out from every poster. The Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal, and no one is free. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history, but he dreams of freedom and of rebellion. When he falls in love with Julia, their affair is an act of rebellion against the Party. But nothing is secret. And Room 101 awaits...

Orwell's cautionary tale was first published in 1949, and is one of the 20th century's most influential novels.

Today: Simply by opening a diary, Winston Smith has committed Thoughtcrime. And Big Brother is watching...

Reader: Martin Freeman is an award-winning actor, known for his film and TV roles, including The Office, Sherlock, and The Hobbit film trilogy.

Writer: George Orwell was one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, known best for his novels Animal Farm and 1984.

Producer: Justine Willett

Martin Freeman reads from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary

Special readings from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Winston Smith commits Thoughtcrime, but Big Brother is watching, as Martin Freeman begins reading from Orwell's great dystopian novel, celebrating its 75th anniversary.

'if There Is Hope, It Lies In The Proles.'

20240608

The next in a day of readings from Nineteen Eighty-Four, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's great dystopian novel, as part of Radio 4's 'Orwell vs Kafka' season.

Other readers include: Martin Freeman, Tom Hollander, Juliet Stevenson, Samuel West and Adjoa Andoh.

The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, and its leader, Big Brother, stares out from every poster. The Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal, and no one is free. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history, but he dreams of freedom and of rebellion. When he falls in love, the affair is an act of rebellion against the Party. But nothing is secret. And Room 101 awaits...

Orwell's cautionary tale was first published in 1949, and is one of the 20th century's most influential novels.

Today: Winston is unnerved by attention from a dark-haired girl from the Anti-Sex League. Could she be a spy?

Reader: Rhashan Stone

Writer: George Orwell

Producer: Justine Willett

The next in a day of readings celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's classic novel.

Special readings from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Winston is unnerved by attention from a girl from the Anti-Sex League. Could she be a spy? Radio 4's readings from Orwell's great dystopian novel continue.

'have You Done This Before?'

20240608

Juliet Stevenson continues a day of readings from Nineteen Eighty-Four, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's great dystopian novel, as part of Radio 4's 'Orwell vs Kafka' season.

Other readers include: Martin Freeman, Tom Hollander, Samuel West, Rhashan Stone and Adjoa Andoh.

The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, and its leader, Big Brother, stares out from every poster. The Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal, and no one is free. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history, but he dreams of freedom and of rebellion. When he falls in love, the affair is an act of rebellion against the Party. But nothing is secret. And Room 101 awaits...

Orwell's cautionary tale was first published in 1949, and is one of the 20th century's most influential novels.

Today: the girl with the dark hair passes Winston a note - and everything changes....

Reader: Juliet Stevenson

Writer: George Orwell

Producer: Justine Willett

Juliet Stevenson continues Radio 4's day of readings from Orwell's dystopian masterpiece.

Special readings from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary.

The dark-haired girl passes Winston a note - and everything changes, as Juliet Stevenson reads the next in Radio 4's day of readings from Orwell's dystopian masterpiece.

'we Are The Dead.'

20240608

Adjoa Andoh continues a day of readings from Nineteen Eighty-Four, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's great dystopian novel, as part of Radio 4's 'Orwell vs Kafka' season.

Other readers include: Martin Freeman, Tom Hollander, Juliet Stevenson, Rhashan Stone and Samuel West.

The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, and its leader, Big Brother, stares out from every poster. The Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal, and no one is free. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history, but he dreams of freedom and of rebellion. When he falls in love, the affair is an act of rebellion against the Party. But nothing is secret. And Room 101 awaits...

Today: now convinced that an opposition to the Party must exist, Winston risks all when he takes Julia to O'Brien's flat...

Reader: Adjoa Andoh

Writer: George Orwell

Producer: Karen Holden

Adjoa Andoh continues a day of readings celebrating Orwell's great dystopian masterpiece.

Special readings from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Now convinced that an opposition to the Party must exist, Winston risks all when he takes Julia to O'Brien's flat. Adjoa Andoh continues Orwell's great dystopian classic.

2 + 2 = 5

20240608

Samuel West continues a day of readings from Nineteen Eighty-Four, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's great dystopian novel, as part of Radio 4's 'Orwell vs Kafka' season.

The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, and its leader, Big Brother, stares out from every poster. The Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal, and no one is free. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history, but he dreams of freedom and of rebellion. When he falls in love, the affair is an act of rebellion against the Party. But nothing is secret. And Room 101 awaits...

Orwell's cautionary tale was first published in 1949, and is one of the 20th century's most influential novels.

Today: Winston and Julia read Goldstein's book in their tranquil haven above Charrington's shop. But Big Brother is watching...

Reader: Samuel West

Writer: George Orwell

Producer: Justine Willett

Samuel West continues Radio 4's day of readings from Orwell's great dystopian masterpiece.

Special readings from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Winston and Julia's safe haven above Charrington's shop is shattered, as Samuel West reads the next part of Orwell's dystopian masterpiece to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

06 LAST

'do It To Julia!'

20240608

Tom Hollander ends a day of readings from Nineteen Eighty-Four, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's great dystopian novel, as part of Radio 4's 'Orwell vs Kafka' season.

The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, and its leader, Big Brother, stares out from every poster. The Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal, and no one is free. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history, but he dreams of freedom and of rebellion. When he falls in love, the affair is an act of rebellion against the Party. But nothing is secret in 1984.

Orwell's cautionary tale was first published in 1949, and is one of the 20th century's most influential novels.

Today: Room 101 awaits, as O'Brien continues Winston's interrogation. But will he betray Julia?

Reader: Tom Hollander

Writer: George Orwell

Producer: Justine Willett

Tom Hollander ends a day of readings from Orwell's great dystopian masterpiece.

Room 101 awaits, as O'Brien continues Winston's interrogation. Tom Hollander reads the final part of Orwell's great dystopian masterpiece, celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Special readings from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	'big Brother Is Watching You'	20240608	Martin Freeman kicks of a day of readings from Nineteen Eighty-Four, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's great dystopian novel, as part of Radio 4's 'Orwell vs Kafka' season. Other readers include: Tom Hollander, Juliet Stevenson, Samuel West, Adjoa Andoh and Rhashan Stone. The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, and its leader, Big Brother, stares out from every poster. The Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal, and no one is free. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history, but he dreams of freedom and of rebellion. When he falls in love with Julia, their affair is an act of rebellion against the Party. But nothing is secret. And Room 101 awaits... Orwell's cautionary tale was first published in 1949, and is one of the 20th century's most influential novels. Today: Simply by opening a diary, Winston Smith has committed Thoughtcrime. And Big Brother is watching... Reader: Martin Freeman is an award-winning actor, known for his film and TV roles, including The Office, Sherlock, and The Hobbit film trilogy. Writer: George Orwell was one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, known best for his novels Animal Farm and 1984. Producer: Justine Willett Martin Freeman reads from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary Special readings from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary. Winston Smith commits Thoughtcrime, but Big Brother is watching, as Martin Freeman begins reading from Orwell's great dystopian novel, celebrating its 75th anniversary.
02	'if There Is Hope, It Lies In The Proles.'	20240608	The next in a day of readings from Nineteen Eighty-Four, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's great dystopian novel, as part of Radio 4's 'Orwell vs Kafka' season. Other readers include: Martin Freeman, Tom Hollander, Juliet Stevenson, Samuel West and Adjoa Andoh. The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, and its leader, Big Brother, stares out from every poster. The Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal, and no one is free. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history, but he dreams of freedom and of rebellion. When he falls in love, the affair is an act of rebellion against the Party. But nothing is secret. And Room 101 awaits... Orwell's cautionary tale was first published in 1949, and is one of the 20th century's most influential novels. Today: Winston is unnerved by attention from a dark-haired girl from the Anti-Sex League. Could she be a spy? Reader: Rhashan Stone Writer: George Orwell Producer: Justine Willett The next in a day of readings celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's classic novel. Special readings from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary. Winston is unnerved by attention from a girl from the Anti-Sex League. Could she be a spy? Radio 4's readings from Orwell's great dystopian novel continue.
03	'have You Done This Before?'	20240608	Juliet Stevenson continues a day of readings from Nineteen Eighty-Four, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's great dystopian novel, as part of Radio 4's 'Orwell vs Kafka' season. Other readers include: Martin Freeman, Tom Hollander, Samuel West, Rhashan Stone and Adjoa Andoh. The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, and its leader, Big Brother, stares out from every poster. The Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal, and no one is free. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history, but he dreams of freedom and of rebellion. When he falls in love, the affair is an act of rebellion against the Party. But nothing is secret. And Room 101 awaits... Orwell's cautionary tale was first published in 1949, and is one of the 20th century's most influential novels. Today: the girl with the dark hair passes Winston a note - and everything changes.... Reader: Juliet Stevenson Writer: George Orwell Producer: Justine Willett Juliet Stevenson continues Radio 4's day of readings from Orwell's dystopian masterpiece. Special readings from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary. The dark-haired girl passes Winston a note - and everything changes, as Juliet Stevenson reads the next in Radio 4's day of readings from Orwell's dystopian masterpiece.
04	'we Are The Dead.'	20240608	Adjoa Andoh continues a day of readings from Nineteen Eighty-Four, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's great dystopian novel, as part of Radio 4's 'Orwell vs Kafka' season. Other readers include: Martin Freeman, Tom Hollander, Juliet Stevenson, Rhashan Stone and Samuel West. The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, and its leader, Big Brother, stares out from every poster. The Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal, and no one is free. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history, but he dreams of freedom and of rebellion. When he falls in love, the affair is an act of rebellion against the Party. But nothing is secret. And Room 101 awaits... Today: now convinced that an opposition to the Party must exist, Winston risks all when he takes Julia to O'Brien's flat... Reader: Adjoa Andoh Writer: George Orwell Producer: Karen Holden Adjoa Andoh continues a day of readings celebrating Orwell's great dystopian masterpiece. Special readings from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary. Now convinced that an opposition to the Party must exist, Winston risks all when he takes Julia to O'Brien's flat. Adjoa Andoh continues Orwell's great dystopian classic.
05	2 + 2 = 5	20240608	Samuel West continues a day of readings from Nineteen Eighty-Four, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's great dystopian novel, as part of Radio 4's 'Orwell vs Kafka' season. The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, and its leader, Big Brother, stares out from every poster. The Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal, and no one is free. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history, but he dreams of freedom and of rebellion. When he falls in love, the affair is an act of rebellion against the Party. But nothing is secret. And Room 101 awaits... Orwell's cautionary tale was first published in 1949, and is one of the 20th century's most influential novels. Today: Winston and Julia read Goldstein's book in their tranquil haven above Charrington's shop. But Big Brother is watching... Reader: Samuel West Writer: George Orwell Producer: Justine Willett Samuel West continues Radio 4's day of readings from Orwell's great dystopian masterpiece. Special readings from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary. Winston and Julia's safe haven above Charrington's shop is shattered, as Samuel West reads the next part of Orwell's dystopian masterpiece to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
06 LAST	'do It To Julia!'	20240608	Tom Hollander ends a day of readings from Nineteen Eighty-Four, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's great dystopian novel, as part of Radio 4's 'Orwell vs Kafka' season. The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, and its leader, Big Brother, stares out from every poster. The Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal, and no one is free. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history, but he dreams of freedom and of rebellion. When he falls in love, the affair is an act of rebellion against the Party. But nothing is secret in 1984. Orwell's cautionary tale was first published in 1949, and is one of the 20th century's most influential novels. Today: Room 101 awaits, as O'Brien continues Winston's interrogation. But will he betray Julia? Reader: Tom Hollander Writer: George Orwell Producer: Justine Willett Tom Hollander ends a day of readings from Orwell's great dystopian masterpiece. Room 101 awaits, as O'Brien continues Winston's interrogation. Tom Hollander reads the final part of Orwell's great dystopian masterpiece, celebrating its 75th anniversary. Special readings from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary.