The Wager By David Grann

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Book Of The Week: Episode 1, Preparations For A Secret Mission

20240101

20240102 (R4)

David Grann's high stakes story of shipwreck, mutiny and survival begins. In1739, Britain has declared war on Spain and preparations are well underway for a secret mission on the high seas to capture a galleon filled with the enemy's silver. Luke Treadaway reads.

David Grann, the internationally best-selling and award winning writer, brings us the story of the treacherous events that took place on the Wager, an eighteenth century British warship, when it was lost at sea. Grann's enquiry into this story of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder sheds light on what happened when the Wager's crew were stranded on an uninhabitable island thousands of miles from home. The fate of those few men who made it home, reveals shocking insights into Great Britain's justice system in the Age of Empire.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

David Grann's story of shipwreck, mutiny and survival begins. In 18th-century Britain, preparations are underway for a secret mission on the high seas. Luke Treadaway reads.

Book Of The Week: Episode 2, Daily Life On Board A Man-of-war

20240102

20240103 (R4)

In David Grann's account of shipwreck on the high seas, the Wager is on its way to the shores of South American to intercept a Spanish galleon filled with silver. Meanwhile, for the rank and file, daily life on board the 18th century man- of-war becomes a perilous reality. Luke Treadaway reads.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

The perils of daily life on board an 18th-century man-of-war become a reality.

In David Grann's account of shipwreck on the high seas, daily life on board an 18th-century man-of-war becomes a perilous reality. Luke Treadaway reads.

Book Of The Week: Episode 3, The Supreme Test Of Seamanship

20240103

20240104 (R4)

In David Grann's high stakes story of shipwreck, mutiny and survival, with great trepidation the 18th century warship prepares to sails into Cape Horn's treacherous seas. Luke Treadaway reads.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

The 18th-century warship prepares to sail into Cape Horn's treacherous seas.

In David Grann's high stakes story of shipwreck, mutiny and survival, the 18th-century warship prepares to sail into Cape Horn's treacherous seas. Luke Treadaway reads.

Book Of The Week: Episode 4, Sailing Into The Gulf Of Pain

20240104

20240105 (R4)

David Grann's account of the fate of an 18th century warship continues. Today, its captain, David Cheap, faces a gruelling test when he is confronted by treacherous seas and furious storms around Cape Horn. Luke Treadaway reads.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Captain Cheap's seamanship is tested in the furious seas around Cape Horn.

In David Grann's account of the fate of an 18th-century warship, its captain is tested by the treacherous seas and furious storms around Cape Horn. Luke Treadaway reads.

Book Of The Week: Episode 5, A Fight For Survival

20240105

20240106 (R4)

In David Grann's high stakes story of an eighteenth century shipwreck, the Wager has foundered on submerged rocks and her crew is now marooned and faces a fight for survival off the coast of Patagonia. Luke Treadaway reads.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Marooned in freezing temperatures, the Wager's sickly crew faces a fight for survival.

In David Grann's account of an 18th-century shipwreck, the Wager is beyond repair and her marooned crew face a fight for survival. Luke Treadaway reads.

Book Of The Week: Episode 6, Friends Or Foes?

20240108

20240109 (R4)

In David Grann's high stakes tale about an eighteenth century shipwreck, the Wager's castaways spy three slender canoes as they emerge from the mist. Are they friends or foes? Luke Treadaway reads.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Three slender canoes are spied by the castaways, are the friends or foes?

In David Grann's high stakes tale about an eighteenth century shipwreck, the Wager's castaways spy three slender canoes. Are they friends or foes? Luke Treadaway reads.

Book Of The Week: Episode 7, Hope And Peril

20240109

20240110 (R4)

In David Grann's story about the fate of an 18th century warship there is a glimmer of hope, but it leaves the Wager's castaways in a perilous position. Captain Cheap is compelled to make a choice. Luke Treadaway reads.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

A glimmer of hope puts the emaciated castaways in a perilous position.

In David Grann's story about the fate of an 18th century warship there is a glimmer of hope, but it leaves the Wager's castaways in a perilous position. Luke Treadaway reads.

Book Of The Week: Episode 8, Escaping Wager Island

20240110

20240111 (R4)

In David Grann's account of the fate of an 18th century warship, mutiny has put the castaways into two rival factions, both hell bent on escape. Their chances of success are slim, as they take to their boats and contemplate furious storms. Luke Treadaway reads.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Mutiny has put the castaways into two factions, both hell bent on escape.

In David Grann's account of the fate of an 18th century warship, mutiny has put the castaways into two factions, both hell bent on escape. Luke Treadaway reads.

Book Of The Week: Episode 9, A Journal Is Published

20240111

20240112 (R4)

In David Grann's book about the fate of the Wager, the castaways lives are put in danger when competing narratives about the demise of their warship come out. Luke Treadaway reads.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Competing accounts of the demise of the Wager put all the castaways lives in danger.

In David Grann's book about the fate of the Wager, the castaways lives are put in danger when competing narratives about the demise of their warship emerge. Luke Treadaway reads.

Book Of The Week: Episode 10, The Court-martial

20240112

20240113 (R4)

David Grann's account of shipwreck, mutiny and survival concludes. The day of reckoning arrives and the lives of all the surviving castaways hangs in the balance. Luke Treadaway reads.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

The day of reckoning arrives for the Wager's castaways.

David Grann's account of shipwreck, mutiny and survival concludes. For all the castaways, the day of reckoning arrives. Luke Treadaway reads.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Book Of The Week: Episode 1, Preparations For A Secret Mission	20240101	20240102 (R4)	David Grann's high stakes story of shipwreck, mutiny and survival begins. In1739, Britain has declared war on Spain and preparations are well underway for a secret mission on the high seas to capture a galleon filled with the enemy's silver. Luke Treadaway reads. David Grann, the internationally best-selling and award winning writer, brings us the story of the treacherous events that took place on the Wager, an eighteenth century British warship, when it was lost at sea. Grann's enquiry into this story of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder sheds light on what happened when the Wager's crew were stranded on an uninhabitable island thousands of miles from home. The fate of those few men who made it home, reveals shocking insights into Great Britain's justice system in the Age of Empire. Abridged by Richard Hamilton David Grann's story of shipwreck, mutiny and survival begins. In 18th-century Britain, preparations are underway for a secret mission on the high seas. Luke Treadaway reads.
02	Book Of The Week: Episode 2, Daily Life On Board A Man-of-war	20240102	20240103 (R4)	In David Grann's account of shipwreck on the high seas, the Wager is on its way to the shores of South American to intercept a Spanish galleon filled with silver. Meanwhile, for the rank and file, daily life on board the 18th century man- of-war becomes a perilous reality. Luke Treadaway reads. David Grann, the internationally best-selling and award winning writer, brings us the story of the treacherous events that took place on the Wager, an eighteenth century British warship, when it was lost at sea. Grann's enquiry into this story of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder sheds light on what happened when the Wager's crew were stranded on an uninhabitable island thousands of miles from home. The fate of those few men who made it home, reveals shocking insights into Great Britain's justice system in the Age of Empire. Abridged by Richard Hamilton The perils of daily life on board an 18th-century man-of-war become a reality. In David Grann's account of shipwreck on the high seas, daily life on board an 18th-century man-of-war becomes a perilous reality. Luke Treadaway reads.
03	Book Of The Week: Episode 3, The Supreme Test Of Seamanship	20240103	20240104 (R4)	In David Grann's high stakes story of shipwreck, mutiny and survival, with great trepidation the 18th century warship prepares to sails into Cape Horn's treacherous seas. Luke Treadaway reads. David Grann, the internationally best-selling and award winning writer, brings us the story of the treacherous events that took place on the Wager, an eighteenth century British warship, when it was lost at sea. Grann's enquiry into this story of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder sheds light on what happened when the Wager's crew were stranded on an uninhabitable island thousands of miles from home. The fate of those few men who made it home, reveals shocking insights into Great Britain's justice system in the Age of Empire. Abridged by Richard Hamilton The 18th-century warship prepares to sail into Cape Horn's treacherous seas. In David Grann's high stakes story of shipwreck, mutiny and survival, the 18th-century warship prepares to sail into Cape Horn's treacherous seas. Luke Treadaway reads.
04	Book Of The Week: Episode 4, Sailing Into The Gulf Of Pain	20240104	20240105 (R4)	David Grann's account of the fate of an 18th century warship continues. Today, its captain, David Cheap, faces a gruelling test when he is confronted by treacherous seas and furious storms around Cape Horn. Luke Treadaway reads. David Grann, the internationally best-selling and award winning writer, brings us the story of the treacherous events that took place on the Wager, an eighteenth century British warship, when it was lost at sea. Grann's enquiry into this story of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder sheds light on what happened when the Wager's crew were stranded on an uninhabitable island thousands of miles from home. The fate of those few men who made it home, reveals shocking insights into Great Britain's justice system in the Age of Empire. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Captain Cheap's seamanship is tested in the furious seas around Cape Horn. In David Grann's account of the fate of an 18th-century warship, its captain is tested by the treacherous seas and furious storms around Cape Horn. Luke Treadaway reads.
05	Book Of The Week: Episode 5, A Fight For Survival	20240105	20240106 (R4)	In David Grann's high stakes story of an eighteenth century shipwreck, the Wager has foundered on submerged rocks and her crew is now marooned and faces a fight for survival off the coast of Patagonia. Luke Treadaway reads. David Grann, the internationally best-selling and award winning writer, brings us the story of the treacherous events that took place on the Wager, an eighteenth century British warship, when it was lost at sea. Grann's enquiry into this story of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder sheds light on what happened when the Wager's crew were stranded on an uninhabitable island thousands of miles from home. The fate of those few men who made it home, reveals shocking insights into Great Britain's justice system in the Age of Empire. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Marooned in freezing temperatures, the Wager's sickly crew faces a fight for survival. In David Grann's account of an 18th-century shipwreck, the Wager is beyond repair and her marooned crew face a fight for survival. Luke Treadaway reads.
06	Book Of The Week: Episode 6, Friends Or Foes?	20240108	20240109 (R4)	In David Grann's high stakes tale about an eighteenth century shipwreck, the Wager's castaways spy three slender canoes as they emerge from the mist. Are they friends or foes? Luke Treadaway reads. David Grann, the internationally best-selling and award winning writer, brings us the story of the treacherous events that took place on the Wager, an eighteenth century British warship, when it was lost at sea. Grann's enquiry into this story of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder sheds light on what happened when the Wager's crew were stranded on an uninhabitable island thousands of miles from home. The fate of those few men who made it home, reveals shocking insights into Great Britain's justice system in the Age of Empire. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Three slender canoes are spied by the castaways, are the friends or foes? In David Grann's high stakes tale about an eighteenth century shipwreck, the Wager's castaways spy three slender canoes. Are they friends or foes? Luke Treadaway reads.
07	Book Of The Week: Episode 7, Hope And Peril	20240109	20240110 (R4)	In David Grann's story about the fate of an 18th century warship there is a glimmer of hope, but it leaves the Wager's castaways in a perilous position. Captain Cheap is compelled to make a choice. Luke Treadaway reads. David Grann, the internationally best-selling and award winning writer, brings us the story of the treacherous events that took place on the Wager, an eighteenth century British warship, when it was lost at sea. Grann's enquiry into this story of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder sheds light on what happened when the Wager's crew were stranded on an uninhabitable island thousands of miles from home. The fate of those few men who made it home, reveals shocking insights into Great Britain's justice system in the Age of Empire. Abridged by Richard Hamilton A glimmer of hope puts the emaciated castaways in a perilous position. In David Grann's story about the fate of an 18th century warship there is a glimmer of hope, but it leaves the Wager's castaways in a perilous position. Luke Treadaway reads.
08	Book Of The Week: Episode 8, Escaping Wager Island	20240110	20240111 (R4)	In David Grann's account of the fate of an 18th century warship, mutiny has put the castaways into two rival factions, both hell bent on escape. Their chances of success are slim, as they take to their boats and contemplate furious storms. Luke Treadaway reads. David Grann, the internationally best-selling and award winning writer, brings us the story of the treacherous events that took place on the Wager, an eighteenth century British warship, when it was lost at sea. Grann's enquiry into this story of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder sheds light on what happened when the Wager's crew were stranded on an uninhabitable island thousands of miles from home. The fate of those few men who made it home, reveals shocking insights into Great Britain's justice system in the Age of Empire. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Mutiny has put the castaways into two factions, both hell bent on escape. In David Grann's account of the fate of an 18th century warship, mutiny has put the castaways into two factions, both hell bent on escape. Luke Treadaway reads.
09	Book Of The Week: Episode 9, A Journal Is Published	20240111	20240112 (R4)	In David Grann's book about the fate of the Wager, the castaways lives are put in danger when competing narratives about the demise of their warship come out. Luke Treadaway reads. David Grann, the internationally best-selling and award winning writer, brings us the story of the treacherous events that took place on the Wager, an eighteenth century British warship, when it was lost at sea. Grann's enquiry into this story of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder sheds light on what happened when the Wager's crew were stranded on an uninhabitable island thousands of miles from home. The fate of those few men who made it home, reveals shocking insights into Great Britain's justice system in the Age of Empire. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Competing accounts of the demise of the Wager put all the castaways lives in danger. In David Grann's book about the fate of the Wager, the castaways lives are put in danger when competing narratives about the demise of their warship emerge. Luke Treadaway reads.
10	Book Of The Week: Episode 10, The Court-martial	20240112	20240113 (R4)	David Grann's account of shipwreck, mutiny and survival concludes. The day of reckoning arrives and the lives of all the surviving castaways hangs in the balance. Luke Treadaway reads. David Grann, the internationally best-selling and award winning writer, brings us the story of the treacherous events that took place on the Wager, an eighteenth century British warship, when it was lost at sea. Grann's enquiry into this story of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder sheds light on what happened when the Wager's crew were stranded on an uninhabitable island thousands of miles from home. The fate of those few men who made it home, reveals shocking insights into Great Britain's justice system in the Age of Empire. Abridged by Richard Hamilton The day of reckoning arrives for the Wager's castaways. David Grann's account of shipwreck, mutiny and survival concludes. For all the castaways, the day of reckoning arrives. Luke Treadaway reads.