The Read

The Read
TV Show · Special Interest

Step inside the world of some of Britain's most compelling novels with "The Read" a series that brings literature vividly to life. Each episode combines creative performance readings with cinematic visuals, immersing you in post-war London streets to rural Welsh hills. With works from Samuel Selvon, Bruce Chatwin, and other celebrated British authors, read by actors including Mark Benton, Callum Scott Howells, Liv Hill, and Danielle Vitalis, this is an immersive celebration of literature. IT's a chance to experience evocative storytelling that bridges page and screen.

2022 · 58m

Season 1

  • The Lonely Londoners
    EPISODE 1
    The Lonely Londoners
    Samuel Selvon's classic novel captures the struggle and resilience of Caribbean immigrants in postwar London, narrated by Danielle Vitalis.
    58m
  • On the Black Hill
    EPISODE 2
    On the Black Hill
    Narrated by Callum Scott Howells, Bruce Chatwin's "On The Black Hill" tells of twin brothers bound to their Welsh farm, a story of love, repression, and belonging.
    59m
  • The Day of the Sardine
    EPISODE 3
    The Day of the Sardine
    Set in 1960s Newcastle, this gritty tale follows Arthur Haggerston, a rebellious teen. Narrated by Mark Benton.
    59m
  • A Vision of Loveliness
    EPISODE 4
    A Vision of Loveliness
    Follow Janey James as she navigates 1960s London's glamorous yet hollow social scene in this darkly comic tale, narrated by Liv Hill.
    57m
  • A Kestrel for a Knave
    EPISODE 1
    A Kestrel for a Knave
    A coming-of-age classic, Kes explores poverty, isolation, and youth, brought to life by Christopher Eccleston.
    1h 4m
  • Frankenstein
    EPISODE 2
    Frankenstein
    Young, gifted scientist Victor Frankenstein unwittingly creates a monster. Written more than 200 years ago, the classic masterpiece still resonates today as a tragic romance that examines the battle between ambition and morality. The Read is a series of outstanding performance readings of iconic British novels. A Rural Studios production for BBC Four and BBC iPlayer. It is directed by Rachel Lambert and produced by Julie Colman. The Executive Producer is Grant Black, and the commissioner for BBC Arts is Stephen James-Yeoman.
    1h 4m

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The Read

Special Interest

Step inside the world of some of Britain's most compelling novels with "The Read" a series that brings literature vividly to life. Each episode combines creative performance readings with cinematic visuals, immersing you in post-war London streets to rural Welsh hills. With works from Samuel Selvon, Bruce Chatwin, and other celebrated British authors, read by actors including Mark Benton, Callum Scott Howells, Liv Hill, and Danielle Vitalis, this is an immersive celebration of literature. IT's a chance to experience evocative storytelling that bridges page and screen.

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2022

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