Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20240729 | 2024 marks the centenary of the birth of the American writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin, one of the most important literary minds of the 20th century. For BBC Radio 4, Kyle Soller reads his groundbreaking 1956 novel of love and desire, repression and shame. Kyle Soller reads Baldwin's groundbreaking 1956 novel of desire and shame. 1/5 While his girlfriend Hella is away in Spain considering his proposal, David meets Giovanni. |
| 02 | 20240730 | 2024 marks the centenary of the birth of the American writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin, one of the most important literary minds of the 20th century. For BBC Radio 4, Kyle Soller reads his groundbreaking 1956 novel of love and desire, repression and shame. Kyle Soller reads Baldwin's groundbreaking 1956 novel of desire and shame. 2/5 David's hotel is about to kick him out due to lack of funds. Giovanni invites him to his room. |
| 03 | 20240731 | 2024 marks the centenary of the birth of the American writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin, one of the most important literary minds of the 20th century. For BBC Radio 4, Kyle Soller reads his groundbreaking 1956 novel of love and desire, repression and shame. Kyle Soller reads Baldwin's groundbreaking 1956 novel of desire and shame. 3/5 David receives a letter from Hella, informing him of her decision. |
| 04 | 20240801 | 2024 marks the centenary of the birth of the American writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin, one of the most important literary minds of the 20th century. For BBC Radio 4, Kyle Soller reads his groundbreaking 1956 novel of queer love and desire, repression and shame. Kyle Soller reads Baldwin's groundbreaking 1956 novel of desire and shame. 4/5 Hella returns to Paris, and David visits Giovanni's room one last time. |
| 05 LAST | 20240802 | 2024 marks the centenary of the birth of the American writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin, one of the most important literary minds of the 20th century. For BBC Radio 4, Kyle Soller reads his groundbreaking 1956 novel of love and desire, repression and shame. Kyle Soller reads Baldwin's groundbreaking 1956 novel of desire and shame. 5/5 David and Hella leave Paris for the South of France, while the police search for Giovanni. |