Patriot By Alexei Navalny

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A Poisoning

20241209

20241210 (R4)

Alexei Navalny was the fearless political figure who was an outspoken critic of the ruling regime in his beloved Russia. After three years in prison he died in a brutal Siberian penal colony. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch, this is his life in his own words.

From his childhood in the Soviet Union; to falling in love with his wife, Yulia; becoming a father; campaigning against corruption and his political successes, we encounter a man driven by passion for his country. We learn about the arrests, the harassment, the poisonings, the legal battles, and finally we hear from his prison diaries, written during the three years of his imprisonment. Despite the adversity he never lost his humour, his zest for life and his convictions.

Alexei Navalny was awarded various international honours including the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's annual human rights prize.

Translated by Arch Tait with Stephen Dalziel

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

The life of the fearless and inspiring political leader in his own words.

The life of the fearless and inspiring Russian political leader in his own words.

Alexei Navalny was the fearless and outspoken Russian political figure who died in 2024 in a Siberian penal colony. This is his life in his own words. Benedict Cumberbatch reads.

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Love

20241210

20241211 (R4)

Alexei Navalny was the fearless and outspoken Russian opposition leader. Today, he recalls the early years of his political career, and finding the love of his life. Benedict Cumberbatch reads.

Alexei Navalny was awarded various international honours including the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's annual human rights prize.

Translated by Arch Tait with Stephen Dalziel

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

The Russian opposition leader recalls his early political career, and he falls in love.

The life of the fearless and inspiring Russian political leader in his own words.

Alexei Navalny was the fearless and outspoken Russian opposition leader. Today, he recalls the early years of his political career, and falling in love. Benedict Cumberbatch reads.

[LISTEN NOW]

The Beautiful Russia Of The Future

20241211

20241212 (R4)

Before his death in February, 2024, Alexei Navalny was the fearless and outspoken Russian opposition leader. Today, he sets out his political vision for a Beautiful Russia of the Future. Benedict Cumberbatch reads.

Alexei Navalny was awarded various international honours including the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's annual human rights prize.

Translated by Arch Tait with Stephen Dalziel

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

The fearless and inspiring opposition leader imagines a different future for Russia.

The life of the fearless and inspiring Russian political leader in his own words.

Alexei Navalny was the fearless Russian opposition leader. In this episode, he sets out his political vision for a Beautiful Russia of the Future. Benedict Cumberbatch reads.

[LISTEN NOW]

Returning To Russia

20241212

20241213 (R4)

Before his death in February, 2024, Alexei Navalny was the outspoken Kremlin critic and anti-corruption campaigner. After a nerve agent attack which almost cost him his life, the opposition leader makes the decision to return to Russia in January 2021. Benedict Cumberbatch reads.

Alexei Navalny was awarded various international honours including the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's annual human rights prize.

Translated by Arch Tait with Stephen Dalziel

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

Recovered from a nerve agent attack the fearless opposition leader returns to Russia.

The life of the fearless and inspiring Russian political leader in his own words.

After a nerve agent attack which almost cost him his life, the fearless opposition leader makes the decision to return to Russia in January 2021. Benedict Cumberbatch reads.

[LISTEN NOW]

The Prison Diaries

20241213

20241214 (R4)

Alexei Navalny, the outspoken Russian opposition leader spent three years in Russian prisons before his death in a Siberian penal colony in February 2024. As he approaches his final days he reflects on his convictions, his country and his family. Benedict Cumberbatch reads.

Alexei Navalny was awarded various international honours including the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's annual human rights prize.

Translated by Arch Tait with Stephen Dalziel

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

From a Siberian penal colony, the Russian opposition leader reflects on his convictions.

The life of the fearless and inspiring Russian political leader in his own words.

From a Siberian penal colony, Alexei Navalny, the outspoken Russian politician approaches his final days, he reflects on his convictions and his country. Benedict Cumberbatch reads

[LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	A Poisoning	20241209	20241210 (R4)	Alexei Navalny was the fearless political figure who was an outspoken critic of the ruling regime in his beloved Russia. After three years in prison he died in a brutal Siberian penal colony. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch, this is his life in his own words. From his childhood in the Soviet Union; to falling in love with his wife, Yulia; becoming a father; campaigning against corruption and his political successes, we encounter a man driven by passion for his country. We learn about the arrests, the harassment, the poisonings, the legal battles, and finally we hear from his prison diaries, written during the three years of his imprisonment. Despite the adversity he never lost his humour, his zest for life and his convictions. Alexei Navalny was awarded various international honours including the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's annual human rights prize. Translated by Arch Tait with Stephen Dalziel Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard The life of the fearless and inspiring political leader in his own words. The life of the fearless and inspiring Russian political leader in his own words. Alexei Navalny was the fearless and outspoken Russian political figure who died in 2024 in a Siberian penal colony. This is his life in his own words. Benedict Cumberbatch reads. [LISTEN NOW]
02	Love	20241210	20241211 (R4)	Alexei Navalny was the fearless and outspoken Russian opposition leader. Today, he recalls the early years of his political career, and finding the love of his life. Benedict Cumberbatch reads. From his childhood in the Soviet Union; to falling in love with his wife, Yulia; becoming a father; campaigning against corruption and his political successes, we encounter a man driven by passion for his country. We learn about the arrests, the harassment, the poisonings, the legal battles, and finally we hear from his prison diaries, written during the three years of his imprisonment. Despite the adversity he never lost his sense of humour, his zest for life and his convictions. Alexei Navalny was awarded various international honours including the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's annual human rights prize. Translated by Arch Tait with Stephen Dalziel Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard The Russian opposition leader recalls his early political career, and he falls in love. The life of the fearless and inspiring Russian political leader in his own words. Alexei Navalny was the fearless and outspoken Russian opposition leader. Today, he recalls the early years of his political career, and falling in love. Benedict Cumberbatch reads. [LISTEN NOW]
03	The Beautiful Russia Of The Future	20241211	20241212 (R4)	Before his death in February, 2024, Alexei Navalny was the fearless and outspoken Russian opposition leader. Today, he sets out his political vision for a Beautiful Russia of the Future. Benedict Cumberbatch reads. From his childhood in the Soviet Union; to falling in love with his wife, Yulia; becoming a father; campaigning against corruption and his political successes, we encounter a man driven by passion for his country. We learn about the arrests, the harassment, the poisonings, the legal battles, and finally we hear from his prison diaries, written during the three years of his imprisonment. Despite the adversity he never lost his sense of humour, his zest for life and his convictions. Alexei Navalny was awarded various international honours including the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's annual human rights prize. Translated by Arch Tait with Stephen Dalziel Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard The fearless and inspiring opposition leader imagines a different future for Russia. The life of the fearless and inspiring Russian political leader in his own words. Alexei Navalny was the fearless Russian opposition leader. In this episode, he sets out his political vision for a Beautiful Russia of the Future. Benedict Cumberbatch reads. [LISTEN NOW]
04	Returning To Russia	20241212	20241213 (R4)	Before his death in February, 2024, Alexei Navalny was the outspoken Kremlin critic and anti-corruption campaigner. After a nerve agent attack which almost cost him his life, the opposition leader makes the decision to return to Russia in January 2021. Benedict Cumberbatch reads. From his childhood in the Soviet Union; to falling in love with his wife, Yulia; becoming a father; campaigning against corruption and his political successes, we encounter a man driven by passion for his country. We learn about the arrests, the harassment, the poisonings, the legal battles, and finally we hear from his prison diaries, written during the three years of his imprisonment. Despite the adversity he never lost his sense of humour, his zest for life and his convictions. Alexei Navalny was awarded various international honours including the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's annual human rights prize. Translated by Arch Tait with Stephen Dalziel Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard Recovered from a nerve agent attack the fearless opposition leader returns to Russia. The life of the fearless and inspiring Russian political leader in his own words. After a nerve agent attack which almost cost him his life, the fearless opposition leader makes the decision to return to Russia in January 2021. Benedict Cumberbatch reads. [LISTEN NOW]
05	The Prison Diaries	20241213	20241214 (R4)	Alexei Navalny, the outspoken Russian opposition leader spent three years in Russian prisons before his death in a Siberian penal colony in February 2024. As he approaches his final days he reflects on his convictions, his country and his family. Benedict Cumberbatch reads. From his childhood in the Soviet Union; to falling in love with his wife, Yulia; becoming a father; campaigning against corruption and his political successes, we encounter a man driven by passion for his country. We learn about the arrests, the harassment, the poisonings, the legal battles, and finally we hear from his prison diaries, written during the three years of his imprisonment. Despite the adversity he never lost his sense of humour, his zest for life and his convictions. Alexei Navalny was awarded various international honours including the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's annual human rights prize. Translated by Arch Tait with Stephen Dalziel Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard From a Siberian penal colony, the Russian opposition leader reflects on his convictions. The life of the fearless and inspiring Russian political leader in his own words. From a Siberian penal colony, Alexei Navalny, the outspoken Russian politician approaches his final days, he reflects on his convictions and his country. Benedict Cumberbatch reads [LISTEN NOW]