Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20100809 | "We think we know the ones we love." So Pearlie Cook begins her indirect and devastating exploration of the mystery in the heart of every relationship, how we can ever truly know another person. It is 1953 and Pearlie, a dutiful housewife, finds herself living in the Sunset district of San Francisco, caring not only for her husband's fragile health but also for her son who is afflicted with polio. Then, one Saturday morning, a stranger appears on her doorstep and everything changes. All the certainties by which Pearlie has lived are thrown into doubt. Does she know her husband at all? And what does the stranger want in return for his offer of $100,000? Written by Andrew Sean Greer and abridged by Fiona McAlpine. Read by Adjoa Andoh. ProducerL Clive Brill Pearlie is about to marry her childhood sweetheart when she receives a strange warning. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 02 | 20100810 | Pearlie has settled down, but a stranger enters her life who will change everything. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20100811 | Buzz becomes a regular visitor to the Cook household and makes a startling confession. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20100812 | Despite having her life shattered by Buzz's news, Pearlie agrees to help him. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20100813 | An obstacle stands in the way of Buzz's happiness and Pearlie agrees to help deal with it. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 06 | 20100816 | Finding the courage to confront Annabel DeLawn, Pearlie spies on her and her fiance. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 07 | 20100817 | After an unexpected conversation with Holland, Pearlie makes a momentous decision. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 08 | 20100818 | Buzz takes Pearlie and Sonny for a trip and tells her the truth about his war experiences. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 09 | 20100819 | Pearlie atones for what she feels she has done to Annabel DeLawn. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 10 | 20100820 | Pearlie recalls the end of her marriage and Buzz's reappearance in her life. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |