Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20180903 | Set in the years after WWII, Kate Atkinson's new novel puts idealism on the spot and asks who can be trusted when loyalty is pushed to its limits. Radio producer Juliet Armstrong spots an all-too-familiar face in a crowded London street. Abridged by Robin Brooks In postwar London, radio producer Juliet spies a familiar face in the crowd. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 02 | 20180904 | Set around WWII, Kate Atkinson's new novel puts idealism on the spot and asks who can be trusted when loyalty is pushed to its limits. London, 1940. When Juliet Armstrong applies to join the armed forces she is surprised to find herself recruited by the Security Services. Abridged by Robin Brooks It is 1940, and Juliet is surprised to find herself recruited by the security services. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20180905 | Taking place during WWII, Kate Atkinson's new novel puts idealism on the spot and asks who can be trusted when loyalty is pushed to its limits. After passing a series of tests set by her superiors, Juliet's career in espionage is about to take off. Abridged by Robin Brooks After passing the tests set for her, Juliet's career in espionage is about to take off. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20180906 | Taking place during WWII, Kate Atkinson's new novel puts idealism on the spot and asks who can be trusted when loyalty is pushed to its limits. Juliet is having a busy war working for the Security Services - typing up fifth columnists' conversations by day and mingling with well-connected right wingers by night. Abridged by Robin Brooks Juliet finds herself kept busy typing up traitors' chats and spying on rich fascists. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20180907 | Taking place during WWII, Kate Atkinson's new novel puts idealism on the spot and asks who can be trusted when loyalty is pushed to its limits. After narrowly avoiding blowing her cover with Mrs Scaife, Juliet finds herself put on the spot about the rest of the team at Dolphin Square. Abridged by Robin Brooks After a close shave while under cover, Juliet is quizzed about the Dolphin Square team. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 06 | 20180910 | Taking place during WWII, Kate Atkinson's new novel puts idealism on the spot and asks who can be trusted when loyalty is pushed to its limits. In 1940 Juliet is about to be given one last undercover mission by her unlikely new fianc退 Perry Gibbons. Abridged by Robin Brooks The endgame looms in Juliet's espionage career as her new fiance presents a last mission. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 07 | 20180911 | Taking place during WWII, Kate Atkinson's new novel puts idealism on the spot and asks who can be trusted when loyalty is pushed to its limits. It's 1950 and Juliet's occasional work running a safe house for the Security Service allows her to investigate the threatening note she has received. Abridged by Robin Brooks In 1950, Juliet uses her security service contacts to investigate the threatening note. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 08 | 20180912 | Taking place during WWII, Kate Atkinson's new novel puts idealism on the spot and asks who can be trusted when loyalty is pushed to its limits. Convinced that wartime deeds have caught up with her, Juliet turns to an old friend for answers. Abridged by Robin Brooks Convinced she is under threat, Juliet turns to a figure from her past. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 09 | 20180913 | Taking place during WWII, Kate Atkinson's new novel puts idealism on the spot and asks who can be trusted when loyalty is pushed to its limits. It's 1940 and the secret listening post at Dolphin Square is uncovered, risking everything that Juliet and Godfrey have been working for. Abridged by Robin Brooks It's 1940, and the secret listening post at Dolphin Square has been discovered. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 10 | 20180914 | Taking place during WWII, Kate Atkinson's new novel puts idealism on the spot and asks who can be trusted when loyalty is pushed to its limits. An older and wiser Juliet has tried to make peace with the past but is finding out that some connections can never be severed. Abridged by Robin Brooks Juliet has tried to make peace with the past, but there are more revelations to come. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |