Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | 20101221 | Book at Bedtime: Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier.
Tamsin Greig reads episode 2 of Daphne Du Maurier's dark and intriguing gothic tale.
After the death of her mother, Mary Yellan has come to live at Jamaica Inn with her Aunt Patience. She has discovered her aunt much changed and living in terror of her vicious husband, Joss Merlyn. Deciding she must stay for the sake of her aunt, Mary is affected by the inn's brooding power and unwillingly drawn into the dark deeds of Joss and his accomplices.
Producer: Alison Crawford.
Mary's first encounter with customers at Jamaica Inn only adds to her anxiety. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20101222 | Book at Bedtime: Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier
Tamsin Greig reads the third episode of Daphne Du Maurier's dark and intriguing gothic tale.
Mary has discovered the truth about the clandestine activities at Jamaica Inn and why her aunt Patience lives in terror of her husband, Mary's Uncle Joss. In this episode Mary has an encounter with her Uncle's younger brother, Jem Merlyn and Squire Bassat pays an unexpected visit.
Producer: Alison Crawford.
Mary meets her uncle's younger brother Jem Merlyn, and Squire Bassat pays a visit. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20101223 | Lost on the moor, Mary is helped by a local vicar who becomes her confidant. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20101224 | Book at Bedtime: Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier.
Tamsin Greig reads the fifth episode of Daphne Du Maurier's dark and intriguing gothic tale.
Mary has found a confidant in the vicar Francis Davey, but he's advised her that any accusations against her uncle are unlikely to hold up in court. In this episode Mary's friendship with Jem deepens and when her uncle Joss embarks on a drinking binge she learns the true nature of his business.
Producer: Alison Crawford.
As Mary's friendship with Jem deepens, her uncle reveals the true nature of his business. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 06 | 20101227 | Book at Bedtime: Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier.
Tamsin Greig reads episode six of Daphne Du Maurier's dark and intriguing gothic tale.
After the death of her mother, Mary Yellan has gone to live with her Aunt Patience and Uncle Joss at Jamaica Inn, situated amidst the bleak Cornish landscape. Mary has learnt the true nature of her vicious Uncle's business and has found a confidant in the vicar Francis Davey. She discovers that she's attracted to her Uncle's younger brother Jem but is unsure if he's involved with his brother's violent smuggling activities or not and as a result has mixed feelings about him. In this episode Mary takes a trip to Launceston with Jem but it ends unexpectedly.
Producer: Alison Crawford.
Mary takes a trip to Launceston with Jem, but it ends unexpectedly. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 07 | 20101228 | Book at Bedtime: Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier.
Episode 7 of Daphne Du Maurier's dark and intriguing gothic tale.
Mary is unwillingly drawn into the dark deeds of Joss and his accomplices. And, as she struggles with events beyond her control, Mary is further thrown by her feelings for a man she dare not trust.
Producer: Alison Crawford.
As abandoned Mary arrives back at Jamaica Inn, she finds herself in danger. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 08 | 20101229 | Witnessing bloodshed and horror on a wrecking trip, Mary escapes to seek help. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 09 | 20101230 | Book at Bedtime: Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier.
Tamsin Greig reads episode 9 of Daphne Du Maurier's dark and intriguing gothic tale.
After being forced to experience the horror of a wrecking trip, Mary has escaped from Jamaica Inn determined to seek help and finally bring her uncle and his associates to justice. When she discovers the vicar of Altarnun away from home, Mary decides to turn to Squire Bassat for assistance. On her return to the inn, Mary makes a shocking discovery.
Producer: Alison Crawford.
Mary decides to turn to Squire Bassat for assistance, but makes a shocking discovery. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 01 | 20101220 | Book at Bedtime: Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier
Tamsin Greig reads episode 1 of Daphne Du Maurier's dark and intriguing gothic tale.
Her mother's dying request takes Mary Yellan on a sad journey across the bleak moorland of Cornwall to reach Jamaica Inn, the home of her Aunt Patience. With the coachman's warning echoing in her memory, Mary arrives at a dismal place to find Patience a changed woman, cowering from her overbearing husband, Joss Merlyn.
Producer: Alison Crawford.
Arriving at Jamaica Inn, Mary's troubled by the reputation of her new home in Cornwall. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 10 | 20101231 | Book at Bedtime: Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier. Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Tamsin Greig reads the final episode of Daphne Du Maurier's dark and intriguing gothic tale. Mary has returned to Jamaica Inn after seeking help to bring her violent Uncle and his associates to justice. After discovering both her Uncle Joss and Aunt Patience murdered, she has been offered refuge in the vicarage while the assailant is tracked down. But Mary soon finds herself on the run and has to make a life-changing decision. Producer: Alison Crawford. Reeling from her shock discovery, Mary must make a life-changing decision. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |