Series 2

01 A Kestrel for a Knave Episode 117th September 2023 Christopher Eccleston narrates Barry Hines’s heartbreaking coming-of-age tale in this fresh take on a classic British novel. 02 Shakespeare Sonnets: A Modern Love Story Episode 229th October 2023 Some of the best-known love poems are weaved together to create a fresh contemporary story told by four lovers. 03 Frankenstein Episode 33rd March 2024 Alex Kingston breathes life into Mary Shelley’s timeless gothic horror story. 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. 04 The Remains of the Day: The Read with Steve Pemberton Episode 412th May 2024 Heartbreak and longing are centre stage as BAFTA-winning actor Steve Pemberton narrates Kazuo Ishiguro’s contemporary classic.