Babette's Feast By Karen Blixen

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Duration

15 minutes

Genre

Classic And Period
Drama

Main Credits

Author - Karen Blixen
Reader - Sylvestra Le Touzel

Station

Radio 4

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	The Sisters' Lovers	20161212	Two Puritan spinsters have harboured their maid Babette since she fled revolutionary Paris 12 years ago. While the Frenchwoman cuts a mysterious figure in their small Norwegian village and her employers have secrets of their own, together they have created a haven for each other and the needy of the parish. When Babette unexpectedly comes into money, her only wish is to create a special meal in gratitude. Sylvestra Le Touzel reads Karen Blixen's classic story. When maid Babette comes into money she decides to cook a meal for her pious employers.
02	A Letter From Paris	20161213	Martine and Phillipa are astonished when a woman arrives on their doorstep carrying a letter of introduction from an old friend. Before long the new arrival has quietly transformed their lives. Sylvestra Le Touzel reads Karen Blixen's classic story. The sisters are astonished when a woman arrives bearing a letter from an old friend.
03	The Turtle	20161214	Babette's excitement grows as she makes detailed preparations for her special meal. Meanwhile Martine and Phillipa grow heavy hearted at the thought of Babette's inevitable return to France with her lottery windfall. Sylvestra Le Touzel reads Karen Blixen's classic story. As Babette plans her special meal, the sisters dread the day that she returns to France.
04	General Loewenhielm's Speech	20161215	The members of Martine and Phillipa's church are joined by the sophisticated figure of General Loewenhielm as they meet for Babette's special meal, created to honour the Dean's memory. Sylvestra Le Touzel reads Karen Blixen's classic story. The members of Martine and Phillipa's church gather for the meal in memory of the Dean.
05	The Great Artist	20161216	As the exquisite food and wine are consumed, old fractures are healed and broken friendships mended. But the true cost of the feast will become clear when Babette reveals the truth about her past. Sylvestra Le Touzel reads Karen Blixen's classic story. As the exquisite food and wine are consumed, past wounds heal and old friends reconnect.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	The Sisters' Lovers	20161212	Two Puritan spinsters have harboured their maid Babette since she fled revolutionary Paris 12 years ago. While the Frenchwoman cuts a mysterious figure in their small Norwegian village and her employers have secrets of their own, together they have created a haven for each other and the needy of the parish. When Babette unexpectedly comes into money, her only wish is to create a special meal in gratitude. Sylvestra Le Touzel reads Karen Blixen's classic story. When maid Babette comes into money she decides to cook a meal for her pious employers.
02	A Letter From Paris	20161213	Martine and Phillipa are astonished when a woman arrives on their doorstep carrying a letter of introduction from an old friend. Before long the new arrival has quietly transformed their lives. Sylvestra Le Touzel reads Karen Blixen's classic story. The sisters are astonished when a woman arrives bearing a letter from an old friend.
03	The Turtle	20161214	Babette's excitement grows as she makes detailed preparations for her special meal. Meanwhile Martine and Phillipa grow heavy hearted at the thought of Babette's inevitable return to France with her lottery windfall. Sylvestra Le Touzel reads Karen Blixen's classic story. As Babette plans her special meal, the sisters dread the day that she returns to France.
04	General Loewenhielm's Speech	20161215	The members of Martine and Phillipa's church are joined by the sophisticated figure of General Loewenhielm as they meet for Babette's special meal, created to honour the Dean's memory. Sylvestra Le Touzel reads Karen Blixen's classic story. The members of Martine and Phillipa's church gather for the meal in memory of the Dean.
05	The Great Artist	20161216	As the exquisite food and wine are consumed, old fractures are healed and broken friendships mended. But the true cost of the feast will become clear when Babette reveals the truth about her past. Sylvestra Le Touzel reads Karen Blixen's classic story. As the exquisite food and wine are consumed, past wounds heal and old friends reconnect.