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6. Detained
Episode 6 of 10
Detained in the New York debtors prison, Mr Smith writes to his father. His cellmate sparks concern. Read by Jamie Parker.
Detained in the New York debtors prison, Smith writes to his father and reflects on his experiences so far.
His cellmate is a more immediate cause for concern.
This is New York in its infancy, a place where a young man with a fast tongue can invent himself afresh, fall in love, and find a world of trouble.
Francis Spufford’s novel read by Jamie Parker
Abridged by Isobel Creed and Jill Waters
Producer: Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2017.
Last on
Tue 17 Aug 2021
02:00
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Reader | Jamie Parker |
Author | Francis Spufford |
Abridger | Isobel Creed |
Abridger | Jill Waters |
Producer | Jill Waters |
Broadcasts
- Mon 22 May 2017 22:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Mon 16 Aug 2021 14:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 17 Aug 2021 02:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra