Episodes
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| 01 | 20230904 | Set in London over a weekend in 2010, this is a darkly humorous book about a bohemian middle class family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. A lot is riding on Ray Hanrahan's art exhibition, the first for a decade. He summons his family and friends to the decaying family home to celebrate the occasion, starting with a dinner on the Friday evening. His wife, Lucia, an artist in her own right, has sidelined her own career to allow her husband's to flourish and to bring up their three children, Leah, Jess and Patrick. Leah has not yet left home and devotedly looks after her ailing father. Her younger sister, Jess is a teacher and has flown the nest to Scotland where she lives with her boyfriend Martyn. Patrick, Lucia's son from a previous relationship, lives in a caravan at the bottom of the garden, struggling with his mental health and dreaming of becoming a chef. As the family gathers, Lucia is consumed by thoughts of someone new and exciting in her life and wondering anxiously why her gallery manager is so persistently trying to get hold of her. Ray will not be happy if it is news of her success. Meanwhile, Jess is also harbouring a secret which means that she too will be facing some life changing decisions. Charlotte Mendelson is an award- winning author and The Exhibitionist was long listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022. Her other works include Daughters of Jerusalem, When We Were Bad and Almost English. Written by Charlotte Mendelson Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman Abridger: Sara Davies Producer: Alexa Moore Sound Designers: Sean Kerwin and Iain Hunter Music: Autumn Leaves by The Bill Evans Trio The Hanrahan family gather in London to celebrate Ray's long-awaited art exhibition. A darkly humorous book about a bohemian family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. |
| 02 | 20230905 | Set in London over a weekend in 2010, this is a darkly humorous book about a bohemian middle class family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. A lot is riding on Ray Hanrahan's art exhibition, the first for a decade. He summons his family and friends to the decaying family home to celebrate the occasion, starting with a dinner on the Friday evening. His wife, Lucia, an artist in her own right, has sidelined her own career to allow her husband's to flourish and to bring up their three children, Leah, Jess and Patrick. Leah has not yet left home and devotedly looks after her ailing father. Her younger sister, Jess is a teacher and has flown the nest to Scotland where she lives with her boyfriend Martyn. Patrick, Lucia's son from a previous relationship, lives in a caravan at the bottom of the garden, struggling with his mental health and dreaming of becoming a chef. As the family gathers, Lucia is consumed by thoughts of someone new and exciting in her life and wondering anxiously why her gallery manager is so persistently trying to get hold of her. Ray will not be happy if it is news of her success. Meanwhile, Jess is also harbouring a secret which means that she too will be facing some life changing decisions. Charlotte Mendelson is an award- winning author and The Exhibitionist was long listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022. Her other works include Daughters of Jerusalem, When We Were Bad and Almost English. Written by Charlotte Mendelson Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman Abridger: Sara Davies Producer: Alexa Moore Sound Designers: Sean Kerwin and Iain Hunter Music: Autumn Leaves by The Bill Evans Trio Jess is full of apprehension as she returns home for her father's art exhibition. A darkly humorous book about a bohemian family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. |
| 03 | 20230906 | Set in London over a weekend in 2010, this is a darkly humorous book about a bohemian middle class family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. A lot is riding on Ray Hanrahan's art exhibition, the first for a decade. He summons his family and friends to the decaying family home to celebrate the occasion, starting with a dinner on the Friday evening. His wife, Lucia, an artist in her own right, has sidelined her own career to allow her husband's to flourish and to bring up their three children, Leah, Jess and Patrick. Leah has not yet left home and devotedly looks after her ailing father. Her younger sister, Jess is a teacher and has flown the nest to Scotland where she lives with her boyfriend Martyn. Patrick, Lucia's son from a previous relationship, lives in a caravan at the bottom of the garden, struggling with his mental health and dreaming of becoming a chef. As the family gathers, Lucia is consumed by thoughts of someone new and exciting in her life and wondering anxiously why her gallery manager is so persistently trying to get hold of her. Ray will not be happy if it is news of her success. Meanwhile, Jess is also harbouring a secret which means that she too will be facing some life changing decisions. Charlotte Mendelson is an award- winning author and The Exhibitionist was long listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022. Her other works include Daughters of Jerusalem, When We Were Bad and Almost English. Written by Charlotte Mendelson Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman Abridger: Sara Davies Producer: Alexa Moore Sound Designers: Sean Kerwin and Iain Hunter Music: Autumn Leaves by The Bill Evans Trio Lucia is desperate to see Priya again and rashly invites her to join the family for supper A darkly humorous book about a bohemian family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. |
| 04 | 20230907 | Set in London over a weekend in 2010, this is a darkly humorous book about a bohemian middle class family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. A lot is riding on Ray Hanrahan's art exhibition, the first for a decade. He summons his family and friends to the decaying family home to celebrate the occasion, starting with a dinner on the Friday evening. His wife, Lucia, an artist in her own right, has sidelined her own career to allow her husband's to flourish and to bring up their three children, Leah, Jess and Patrick. Leah has not yet left home and devotedly looks after her ailing father. Her younger sister, Jess is a teacher and has flown the nest to Scotland where she lives with her boyfriend Martyn. Patrick, Lucia's son from a previous relationship, lives in a caravan at the bottom of the garden, struggling with his mental health and dreaming of becoming a chef. As the family gathers, Lucia is consumed by thoughts of someone new and exciting in her life and wondering anxiously why her gallery manager is so persistently trying to get hold of her. Ray will not be happy if it is news of her success. Meanwhile, Jess is also harbouring a secret which means that she too will be facing some life changing decisions. Charlotte Mendelson is an award- winning author and The Exhibitionist was long listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022. Her other works include Daughters of Jerusalem, When We Were Bad and Almost English. Written by Charlotte Mendelson Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman Abridger: Sara Davies Producer: Alexa Moore Sound Designers: Sean Kerwin and Iain Hunter Music: Autumn Leaves by The Bill Evans Trio Martyn and Jess feel very differently about returning to her family home. A darkly humorous book about a bohemian family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. |
| 05 | 20230908 | Set in London over a weekend in 2010, this is a darkly humorous book about a bohemian middle class family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. A lot is riding on Ray Hanrahan's art exhibition, the first for a decade. He summons his family and friends to the decaying family home to celebrate the occasion, starting with a dinner on the Friday evening. His wife, Lucia, an artist in her own right, has sidelined her own career to allow her husband's to flourish and to bring up their three children, Leah, Jess and Patrick. Leah has not yet left home and devotedly looks after her ailing father. Her younger sister, Jess is a teacher and has flown the nest to Scotland where she lives with her boyfriend Martyn. Patrick, Lucia's son from a previous relationship, lives in a caravan at the bottom of the garden, struggling with his mental health and dreaming of becoming a chef. As the family gathers, Lucia is consumed by thoughts of someone new and exciting in her life and wondering anxiously why her gallery manager is so persistently trying to get hold of her. Ray will not be happy if it is news of her success. Meanwhile, Jess is also harbouring a secret which means that she too will be facing some life changing decisions. Charlotte Mendelson is an award- winning author and The Exhibitionist was long listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022. Her other works include Daughters of Jerusalem, When We Were Bad and Almost English. Written by Charlotte Mendelson Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman Abridger: Sara Davies Producer: Alexa Moore Sound Designers: Sean Kerwin and Iain Hunter Music: Autumn Leaves by The Bill Evans Trio Martin tries to connect with Patrick. Lucia receives news from Marie Claude. A darkly humorous book about a bohemian family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. |
| 06 | 20230911 | Set in London over a weekend in 2010, this is a darkly humorous book about a bohemian middle class family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. A lot is riding on Ray Hanrahan's art exhibition, the first for a decade. He summons his family and friends to the decaying family home to celebrate the occasion, starting with a dinner on the Friday evening. His wife, Lucia, an artist in her own right, has sidelined her own career to allow her husband's to flourish and to bring up their three children, Leah, Jess and Patrick. Leah has not yet left home and devotedly looks after her ailing father. Her younger sister, Jess is a teacher and has flown the nest to Scotland where she lives with her boyfriend Martyn. Patrick, Lucia's son from a previous relationship, lives in a caravan at the bottom of the garden, struggling with his mental health and dreaming of becoming a chef. As the family gathers, Lucia is consumed by thoughts of someone new and exciting in her life and wondering anxiously why her gallery manager is so persistently trying to get hold of her. Ray will not be happy if it is news of her success. Meanwhile, Jess is also harbouring a secret which means that she too will be facing some life changing decisions. Charlotte Mendelson is an award- winning author and The Exhibitionist was long listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022. Her other works include Daughters of Jerusalem, When We Were Bad and Almost English. Written by Charlotte Mendelson Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman Abridger: Sara Davies Producer: Alexa Moore Sound Designers: Sean Kerwin and Iain Hunter Music: Autumn Leaves by The Bill Evans Trio Patrick shares his good news but does not get the response he was hoping for. A darkly humorous book about a bohemian family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. |
| 07 | 20230912 | Set in London over a weekend in 2010, this is a darkly humorous book about a bohemian middle class family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. A lot is riding on Ray Hanrahan's art exhibition, the first for a decade. He summons his family and friends to the decaying family home to celebrate the occasion, starting with a dinner on the Friday evening. His wife, Lucia, an artist in her own right, has sidelined her own career to allow her husband's to flourish and to bring up their three children, Leah, Jess and Patrick. Leah has not yet left home and devotedly looks after her ailing father. Her younger sister, Jess is a teacher and has flown the nest to Scotland where she lives with her boyfriend Martyn. Patrick, Lucia's son from a previous relationship, lives in a caravan at the bottom of the garden, struggling with his mental health and dreaming of becoming a chef. As the family gathers, Lucia is consumed by thoughts of someone new and exciting in her life and wondering anxiously why her gallery manager is so persistently trying to get hold of her. Ray will not be happy if it is news of her success. Meanwhile, Jess is also harbouring a secret which means that she too will be facing some life changing decisions. Charlotte Mendelson is an award- winning author and The Exhibitionist was long listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022. Her other works include Daughters of Jerusalem, When We Were Bad and Almost English. Written by Charlotte Mendelson Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman Abridger: Sara Davies Producer: Alexa Moore Sound Designers: Sean Kerwin and Iain Hunter Music: Autumn Leaves by The Bill Evans Trio It is the day of the exhibition and people start arriving to admire Ray's body of work. A darkly humorous book about a bohemian family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. |
| 08 | 20230913 | Set in London over a weekend in 2010, this is a darkly humorous book about a bohemian middle class family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. A lot is riding on Ray Hanrahan's art exhibition, the first for a decade. He summons his family and friends to the decaying family home to celebrate the occasion, starting with a dinner on the Friday evening. His wife, Lucia, an artist in her own right, has sidelined her own career to allow her husband's to flourish and to bring up their three children, Leah, Jess and Patrick. Leah has not yet left home and devotedly looks after her ailing father. Her younger sister, Jess is a teacher and has flown the nest to Scotland where she lives with her boyfriend Martyn. Patrick, Lucia's son from a previous relationship, lives in a caravan at the bottom of the garden, struggling with his mental health and dreaming of becoming a chef. As the family gathers, Lucia is consumed by thoughts of someone new and exciting in her life and wondering anxiously why her gallery manager is so persistently trying to get hold of her. Ray will not be happy if it is news of her success. Meanwhile, Jess is also harbouring a secret which means that she too will be facing some life changing decisions. Charlotte Mendelson is an award- winning author and The Exhibitionist was long listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022. Her other works include Daughters of Jerusalem, When We Were Bad and Almost English. Written by Charlotte Mendelson Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman Abridger: Sara Davies Producer: Alexa Moore Sound Designers: Sean Kerwin and Iain Hunter Music: Autumn Leaves by The Bill Evans Trio Lucia and Priya escape into the garden for a few private moments before being interrupted. A darkly humorous book about a bohemian family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. |
| 09 | 20230914 | Set in London over a weekend in 2010, this is a darkly humorous book about a bohemian middle class family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. A lot is riding on Ray Hanrahan's art exhibition, the first for a decade. He summons his family and friends to the decaying family home to celebrate the occasion, starting with a dinner on the Friday evening. His wife, Lucia, an artist in her own right, has sidelined her own career to allow her husband's to flourish and to bring up their three children, Leah, Jess and Patrick. Leah has not yet left home and devotedly looks after her ailing father. Her younger sister, Jess is a teacher and has flown the nest to Scotland where she lives with her boyfriend Martyn. Patrick, Lucia's son from a previous relationship, lives in a caravan at the bottom of the garden, struggling with his mental health and dreaming of becoming a chef. As the family gathers, Lucia is consumed by thoughts of someone new and exciting in her life and wondering anxiously why her gallery manager is so persistently trying to get hold of her. Ray will not be happy if it is news of her success. Meanwhile, Jess is also harbouring a secret which means that she too will be facing some life changing decisions. Charlotte Mendelson is an award- winning author and The Exhibitionist was long listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022. Her other works include Daughters of Jerusalem, When We Were Bad and Almost English. Written by Charlotte Mendelson Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman Abridger: Sara Davies Producer: Alexa Moore Sound Designers: Sean Kerwin and Iain Hunter Music: Autumn Leaves by The Bill Evans Trio Ray discovers Lucia's news and is not amused. Leah and Jess finally come to blows. A darkly humorous book about a bohemian family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. |
| 10 | 20230915 | Set in London over a weekend in 2010, this is a darkly humorous book about a bohemian middle class family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. A lot is riding on Ray Hanrahan's art exhibition, the first for a decade. He summons his family and friends to the decaying family home to celebrate the occasion, starting with a dinner on the Friday evening. His wife, Lucia, an artist in her own right, has sidelined her own career to allow her husband's to flourish and to bring up their three children, Leah, Jess and Patrick. Leah has not yet left home and devotedly looks after her ailing father. Her younger sister, Jess is a teacher and has flown the nest to Scotland where she lives with her boyfriend Martyn. Patrick, Lucia's son from a previous relationship, lives in a caravan at the bottom of the garden, struggling with his mental health and dreaming of becoming a chef. As the family gathers, Lucia is consumed by thoughts of someone new and exciting in her life and wondering anxiously why her gallery manager is so persistently trying to get hold of her. Ray will not be happy if it is news of her success. Meanwhile, Jess is also harbouring a secret which means that she too will be facing some life changing decisions. Charlotte Mendelson is an award- winning author and The Exhibitionist was long listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022. Her other works include Daughters of Jerusalem, When We Were Bad and Almost English. Written by Charlotte Mendelson Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman Abridger: Sara Davies Producer: Alexa Moore Sound Designers: Sean Kerwin and Iain Hunter Music: Autumn Leaves by The Bill Evans Trio Ray pressurises Lucia to turn down her opportunity. Jess and Patrick face tough decisions. A darkly humorous book about a bohemian family with a patriarchal monster at its centre. |