Book of the Week – Atonement | Episode 2

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...

Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 2

As rehearsals falter, Briony witnesses a meeting at the fountain. And the chocolate millionaire arrives.

Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 3

The temperature rises as the afternoon turns to evening on the Tallis's Surrey estate.

Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 4

As Briony determines to leave childhood behind, Robbie is writing a letter that will change his life

Book of the Week - Atonement | Episode 5

As Briony determines to leave childhood behind, Robbie is writing a letter that will change his life

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.