Book of the Week – Atonement | Episode 13
Based on Atonement by Ian McEwan
As the troops reach the capital, Briony realises that the time has come to try to make amends. Sian Thomas reads Ian McEwan's story of the search for forgiveness.
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- Type: Book Reading
- Channel: BBC Radio 4
- Duration: 13'58''
- Broadcast date: 2002
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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Book of the Week - Atonement
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 1
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 1
On the hottest day of 1935, 13-year-old Briony witnesses a moment by a fountain, and changes the lives of three people forever. Read...
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 2
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 2
As rehearsals falter, Briony witnesses a meeting at the fountain. And the chocolate millionaire arrives.
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 3
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 3
The temperature rises as the afternoon turns to evening on the Tallis's Surrey estate.
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 4
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 4
As Briony determines to leave childhood behind, Robbie is writing a letter that will change his life
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 5
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 5
As Briony determines to leave childhood behind, Robbie is writing a letter that will change his life
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 6
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 6
A tender moment in the library and a pair of runaways. Sian Thomas reads a compelling portrait of a family torn apart one summer's e...
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 7
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 7
Briony sets out to search for the missing twins. Sian Thomas continues reading Ian McEwan's acclaimed study of the power of the imag...
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 8
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 8
Briony tells her story, and all must live by the consequences. Sian Thomas reads Ian McEwan's novel of childhood, love and terrible ...
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 9
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 9
Time has passed, and Robbie is serving in the military. Sian Thomas continues reading Ian McEwan's novel about love and war.
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 10
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 10
The retreat to Dunkirk means Robbie's fortunes hang in the balance. Sian Thomas reads Ian McEwan's novel about love and war.
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 11
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 11
Robbie tries to survive in wartime. Help is at hand. Sian Thomas reads Ian McEwan's novel of three lives changed by one lie.
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 12
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 12
Briony considers her past and future. Sian Thomas reads Ian McEwan's compelling story of three lives changed forever by one lie.
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 13
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 13
As the troops reach the capital, Briony realises that the time has come to try to make amends. Sian Thomas reads Ian McEwan's story...
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 14
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 14
As the day of reckoning arrives, Briony ponders novels. Sian Thomas reads the penultimate episode of Ian McEwan's tale of three peo...
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 15
Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 15
Sian Thomas reads the final part of Ian McEwan's study of shame and forgiveness, of the need for and difficulty of absolution.
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Atonement (2007)
Thirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.
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Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 11
Robbie tries to survive in wartime. Help is at hand. Sian Thomas reads Ian McEwan's novel of three lives changed by one lie.