Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20091109 | Greta Scacchi reads from the novel by Simon Mawer. It is the beginning of the 1930s and Victor and Liesel Landauer are on honeymoon in Venice. Soon they will return to newly-formed Czechoslovakia, inspired to build an extraordinary family home. Abridged by Jeremy Osborne. A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. It is the early 1930s and Victor and Liesel Landauer will soon return from their honeymoon Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 02 | 20091110 | Viktor has commissioned modernist architect Rainer von Abt to design his family home. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20091111 | The Glass Room is nearly complete but Liesel and Viktor's relationship is growing strained Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20091112 | Hitler is beginning his rise to power but Liesel and Viktor are distracted by new love. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20091113 | A refugee from Nazi-controlled Austria arrives at the Landauer House. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 06 | 20091116 | As German troops advance across Europe, how long can the Landauers stay in Czechoslovakia? Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 07 | 20091117 | During the Landauers' first year in exile, Liesel makes a heartbreaking discovery. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 08 | 20091118 | As war rages in Europe, a letter from Hana brings news of the Glass Room. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 09 | 20091119 | When the Landauers' train is stopped in Occupied France, Viktor faces a devastating loss. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 10 | 20091120 | Thirty years on, Liesel has one more chance to experience the Glass Room. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |