The Read
The Read is an art & culture show on BBC4. Rediscover the books you thought you knew. Acclaimed actors combine with classic literature, breathing new life into iconic stories. The program has been available since 2023. A total of 3 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in May 2024.
Last episode
The Read
Heartbreak and longing are centre stage as BAFTA-winning actor Steve Pemberton narrates Kazuo Ishiguro’s contemporary classic.
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Episodes 2023
Christopher Eccleston narrates Barry Hines’s heartbreaking coming-of-age tale in this fresh take on a classic British novel.