Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20150518 | Sarah Hall's novel is a compelling story about personal and political borders - about power, land, family and love. At its heart is Rachel Caine, tough, untouchable, an expert on wolves, and long estranged from her home county of Cumbria and her fiery mother and lost brother. Like the wolves she protects and champions, she is wary of humanity, happy in the untamed wilderness. Set against the dramatic and artfully drawn backdrops of the Lakeland fells and the towering ranges of Idaho, The Wolf Border explores issues of ownership and vested power, of re-wilding and of family as Rachel reaches a turning point in her life and learns that choice and change are possible. In this opening episode: The offer of a job from an eccentric Earl, whose plan is to reintroduce the Grey Wolf to England coincides with the chance to see her dying mother but is that enough to lure Rachel home? Reader: Hattie Morahan Abridged in ten parts by Sally Marmion. Producer: Di Speirs First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2015. Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 02 | 20150519 | Back in Idaho, Rachel faces a new and life-changing dilemma, which a message from home might help to resolve. Sarah Hall's novel is a compelling story about personal and political borders, about power, land, family and love. At its heart is Rachel Caine, tough, untouchable, an expert on wolves, and long estranged from her home county of Cumbria and her fiery mother and lost brother. Like the wolves she protects and champions, she is wary of humanity and happiest in the untamed wilderness. Set against the dramatic and artfully drawn backdrops of the Lakeland fells and the towering ranges of Idaho, The Wolf Border explores issues of ownership and vested power, of re-wilding and of family as Rachel discovers that choice and change are possible. Reader: Hattie Morahan Abridged by Sally Marmion. Producer: Di Speirs First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2015. Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20150520 | Now employed on the Earl of Annerdale's estate, it's time for Rachel to meet the staff, make up her team and reconnect with her brother. And she needs to make a fateful decision... Sarah Hall's novel is a compelling story about political and personal borders - about power, land, family and love. At its heart is Rachel Caine, tough, untouchable, an expert on wolves, and long estranged from her home county of Cumbria and her fiery mother and lost brother. Like the wolves she protects and champions, she is wary of humanity, happy in the wilderness. Set against the dramatic and perfectly evoked backdrop of the Lakeland fells, The Wolf Border explores issues of ownership and vested power, of re-wilding and of family as Rachel finds her way home. Reader: Hattie Morahan Abridger: Sally Marmion Producer: Di Speirs First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2015. Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20150521 | As the project gets underway, word reaches the local community and unleashes a backlash. Meanwhile Rachel has a life changing first encounter. Sarah Hall's novel is a compelling story about power, land, family and love. At its heart is Rachel Caine, tough, untouchable, an expert on wolves, and long estranged from her home county of Cumbria and her fiery mother and lost brother. Like the wolves she protects and champions, she is wary of humanity and happiest in the untamed wilderness. Set against the dramatic and perfectly evoked backdrop of the Lakeland fells, The Wolf Border explores issues of ownership and vested power, of re-wilding and of family as Rachel realises she can choose, and change. Reader: Hattie Morahan Abridger: Sally Marmion Producer: Di Speirs First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2015. Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20150522 | With the wolves bonding, the time is approaching for their release into the estate where they must mate to guarantee the success of the project. And Rachel has a new surprise... Sarah Hall's novel is a compelling story about personal and political borders, about power, land, family and love. At its heart is Rachel Caine, tough, untouchable, an expert on wolves, and long estranged from her home county of Cumbria and her fiery mother and lost brother. Like the wolves she protects and champions, she is wary of human connections, happy in the untamed wilderness. Set against the dramatic and artfully drawn backdrops of the Lakeland fells, The Wolf Border explores issues of ownership and vested power, of re-wilding and of family bonds as Rachel discovers that she can choose, and change. Reader: Hattie Morahan Abridger: Sally Marmion Producer: Di Speirs First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2015. Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 06 | 20150525 | The wolves are ready for their release into the enclosure on the Earl's estate and Rachel is about to give birth. Sarah Hall's novel is a compelling story about personal, political and environmental boundaries: about power, land, family and love. At its heart is Rachel Caine, tough, defensive, an expert on wolves, and long estranged from her home county of Cumbria. Now she has returned to supervise a project to re-introduce wolves to England for the first time in 500 years. Like the wolves she protects and champions, she has been wary of human connections. Set against the dramatic and artfully evoked backdrop of the Lakeland fells, The Wolf Border explores issues of vested power and re-wilding, and of family and motherhood. Reader: Hattie Morahan Abridger: Sally Marmion Producer: Di Speirs First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2015. Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 07 | 20150526 | As the wolves settle into their new home, Rachel is adjusting to new demands and relationships too. Sarah Hall's novel is a compelling story about personal, political and environmental boundaries: about power, land, family and love. At its heart is Rachel Caine, tough, defensive, an expert on wolves, and long estranged from her home county of Cumbria. Now she has returned to supervise a project to re-introduce wolves to England for the first time in 500 years. Like the wolves she protects and champions, she has been wary of human connections. Set against the dramatic and artfully evoked backdrop of the Lakeland fells, The Wolf Border explores issues of vested power and re-wilding, and of family and motherhood. Reader: Hattie Morahan Abridger: Sally Marmion Producer: Di Speirs First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2015. Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 08 | 20150527 | Crisis and Success - Rachel's brother reaches rock bottom while the birth of the pups ensures the survival of the wolf pack. Sarah Hall's novel is a compelling story about personal and political borders, about power, land, family and love. At its heart is Rachel Caine, tough, untouchable, an expert on wolves, and long estranged from her home county of Cumbria and her fiery mother and lost brother. Like the wolves she protects and champions, she is wary of human connections, happy in the untamed wilderness. Set against the dramatic and artfully drawn backdrops of the Lakeland fells, The Wolf Border explores issues of ownership and vested power, of re-wilding and of family bonds as Rachel discovers that she can choose, and change. Reader: Hattie Morahan Abridger: Sally Marmion Producer: Di Speirs First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2015. Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 09 | 20150528 | There are tensions in the air - and then comes the news that Rachel has feared and she must risk all. Sarah Hall's novel is a compelling story about personal and political borders, about power, land, family and love. At its heart is Rachel Caine, tough, untouchable, an expert on wolves, and long estranged from her home county of Cumbria and her fiery mother and lost brother. Like the wolves she protects and champions, she is wary of human connections, happy in the untamed wilderness. Set against the dramatic and artfully drawn backdrops of the Lakeland fells, The Wolf Border explores issues of ownership and vested power, of re-wilding and of family bonds as Rachel discovers that she can choose, and change. Reader: Hattie Morahan Abridger: Sally Marmion Producer: Di Speirs First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2015. Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 10 | 20150529 | The chase extends northwards and a new future beckons... Sarah Hall's novel is a compelling story about personal and political borders, about power, land, family and love. At its heart is Rachel Caine, tough, untouchable, an expert on wolves, and long estranged from her home county of Cumbria and her fiery mother and lost brother. Like the wolves she protects and champions, she is wary of human connections, happy in the untamed wilderness. Set against the dramatic and artfully drawn backdrops of the Lakeland fells, The Wolf Border explores issues of ownership and vested power, of re-wilding and of family bonds as Rachel discovers that she can choose, and change. Concluded by Hattie Morahan Abridger: Sally Marmion Producer: Di Speirs First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2015. Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |