Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20210925 | 20210926 (BBC7) | F Scott Fitzgerald's great American novel of the Jazz Age and the elusive dream of self-invented millionaire Jay Gatsby. Meet narrator Nick Carraway - an educated, but lost veteran of the Great War who enters the dazzling, seemingly rarefied high society of Long Island. So begins the story of nihilistic abandon, moral questioning and aspiration. The first of two parts, read by Kyle Soller. The great American novel of the Jazz Age by F Scott Fitzgerald. The great American novel of the Jazz Age. Read by Kyle Soller. | |
| 01 | Jay Gatsby | 19960923 | 20250407 (BBC7) 20250408 (BBC7) | 'I had a view of water, a partial view of my neighbour's lawn and the consoling proximity of millionaires.' It's the Jazz Age in roaring 1920s America. Nick Carraway moves to the East Coast, next door to the mysterious playboy, Jay Gatsby. First published in 1925 - F Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel about aspiration in boom-time America. Abridged in ten parts by Neville Teller. Read by Sam Robards. Producer: Duncan Minshull Nick Carraway moves next door to the mysterious Gatsby. In 1920s America, Nick Carraway moves in next door to the mysterious Gatsby. In the 1920s Jazz Age of America, Nick Carraway moves to the East Coast, next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Read by Sam Robards. |
| 02 | 20210926 | 20210927 (BBC7) | Narrator Nick Carraway has brought Daisy Buchanan and Gatsby together in a much-anticipated affair. But the cracks in the facade of a carefree life are beginning to show, and a rude awakening from their dream-like world looms. F Scott Fitzgerald's great American novel of the Jazz Age and the elusive dream of self-invented millionaire Jay Gatsby. Concluded by Kyle Soller The conclusion of the great American novel of the Jazz Age by F Scott Fitzgerald. The great American novel of the Jazz Age. Read by Kyle Soller. | |
| 02 | Parties | 19960924 | 20250408 (BBC7) 20250409 (BBC7) | Nick becomes embroiled in the workings of Tom's affair and the stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties. It's the Jazz Age in roaring 1920s America. Nick Carraway has moved to the East Coast, next door to the mysterious playboy, Jay Gatsby. F Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel about aspiration in boom-time America. Abridged by Neville Teller. Read by Sam Robards. Producer: Duncan Minshull Nick becomes embroiled in Tom's affair and stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties. In 1920s America, Nick Carraway moves in next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Nick becomes embroiled in the workings of Tom's affair and the stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties. Read by Sam Robards. Abridged in ten parts by Neville Teller. Nick becomes embroiled in Tom's affair and the stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties. |
| 03 | Elusive | 19960925 | 20250409 (BBC7) 20250410 (BBC7) | Nick experiences the beauty and allure of Gatsby's summer parties and meets their elusive host. It's the Jazz Age in roaring 1920s America. Nick Carraway has moved to the East Coast, next door to the mysterious playboy, Jay Gatsby. F Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel about aspiration in boom-time America. Abridged by Neville Teller. Read by Sam Robards. Producer: Duncan Minshull Nick experiences Gatsby's summer parties and meets their host. In 1920s America, Nick Carraway moves in next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Nick experiences the beauty and allure of Gatsby's summer parties and meets their elusive host. Read by Sam Robards. Abridged in ten parts by Neville Teller. Nick experiences the allure of Gatsby's summer parties and meets their elusive host. |
| 04 | Discovery | 19960926 | 20250410 (BBC7) 20250411 (BBC7) | Nick finds out more about Gatsby, but can he believe all that he discovers? It's the Jazz Age in roaring 1920s America. Nick Carraway has moved to the East Coast, next door to the mysterious playboy, Jay Gatsby. F Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel about aspiration in boom-time America. Abridged by Neville Teller. Read by Sam Robards. Producer: Duncan Minshull Nick finds out more about Gatsby, but can he believe it? In 1920s America, Nick Carraway moves in next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Nick finds out more about Gatsby, but can he believe all that he discovers? Read by Sam Robards. Abridged in ten parts by Neville Teller. |
| 05 | The Past | 19960927 | 20250411 (BBC7) 20250412 (BBC7) | Nick discovers the reason behind Gatsby's parties - his need to be reunited with someone from his past. It's the Jazz Age in roaring 1920s America. Nick Carraway has moved to the East Coast, next door to the mysterious playboy, Jay Gatsby. F Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel about aspiration in boom-time America. Abridged in ten parts by Neville Teller. Read by Sam Robards. Producer: Duncan Minshull In 1920s America, Nick Carraway moves in next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Nick discovers the reason behind Gatsby's parties - his need to be reunited with someone from his past. Read by Sam Robards. |
| 06 | Bootlegger | 19960930 | 20250414 (BBC7) 20250415 (BBC7) | Nick is helpless watching Gatsby's faltering attempts to win Daisy Buchanan back. Can you really repeat the past? F Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel about aspiration in boom-time America. Abridged in ten parts by Neville Teller. Read by Sam Robards. Producer: Duncan Minshull Nick is helpless watching Gatsby. Can you repeat the past? In 1920s America, Nick Carraway moves in next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Nick is helpless watching Gatsby's faltering attempts to win Daisy back. Can you really repeat the past? Read by Sam Robards. Nick is helpless watching Gatsby's faltering attempts to win Daisy Buchanan back. Can you really repeat the past? F Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel about aspiration in boom-time America. Read in 10-parts by Sam Robards. Abridged by Neville Teller. Nick is helpless watching Gatsby's attempts to win Daisy back. Can you repeat the past? |
| 07 | True Feelings | 20030121 | 20250415 (BBC7) 20250416 (BBC7) | Gatsby finally confronts Tom with his true feelings for Daisy. In 1920s America, Nick Carraway moves in next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Tom is astounded as Gatsby finally confronts him with his true feelings for Daisy. |
| 08 | Tragic Consequences | 19961002 | 20250416 (BBC7) 20250417 (BBC7) | Tom and Gatsby's struggle sparks tragic consequences. In 1920s America, Nick Carraway moves in next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Tom and Gatsby's struggle for Daisy's love sparks some tragic consequences. |
| 09 | Fresh Tragedy | 19961003 | 20250417 (BBC7) 20250418 (BBC7) | Nick witnesses Gatsby's failure to convince Daisy to be with him and Autumn, as fresh tragedy arrives. F Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel about aspiration in boom-time America. Abridged by Neville Teller. Read by Sam Robards. Producer: Duncan Minshull Gatsby fails to convince Daisy - as fresh tragedy arrives. In 1920s America, Nick Carraway moves in next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Nick witnesses Gatsby's failure to convince Daisy to be with him and Autumn, as fresh tragedy arrives. Read by Sam Robards. F Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel about aspiration in boom-time America. Read in 10-parts by Sam Robards. Gatsby fails to convince Daisy to be with him and Autumn, as fresh tragedy arrives. |
| 10 LAST | Aftermath | 19961004 | 20250418 (BBC7) 20250419 (BBC7) | Tragedy has struck, leaving Nick to ponder his life as he struggles to find mourners for a funeral. F Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel about aspiration in boom-time America. Read in 10-parts by Sam Robards. Abridged by Neville Teller. Producer: Duncan Minshull Tragedy has struck, leaving Nick struggling to find mourners for a funeral. In 1920s America, Nick Carraway moves in next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Tragedy has struck, leaving Nick to ponder his life as he struggles to find mourners for a funeral. Read by Sam Robards. Concluded by Sam Robards. Tragedy has struck, leaving Nick to ponder his life as he struggles to find mourners for a funeral. Concluded by Sam Robards. |
| OMNI-01 | 20250413 | 20250414 (BBC7) | It's the Jazz Age in roaring 1920s America. Nick Carraway moves to the East Coast, next door to the mysterious playboy, Jay Gatsby. F Scott Fitzgerald's classic 1925 novel about aspiration in boom-time America. Omnibus of the first five of ten parts, abridged by Neville Teller. Read by Sam Robards. Producer: Duncan Minshull First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1996. In 1920s America, Nick Carraway moves to the East Coast, next door to the cryptic Gatsby. The story of Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, and his pursuit of Daisy Buchanan. In 1920s Jazz Age America, Nick Carraway moves to the East Coast, next door to the mysterious Gatsby. Read by Sam Robards. | |
| OMNI-02 | 20250420 | 20250421 (BBC7) | It's the Jazz Age in roaring 1920s America. Nick Carraway is helplessly watching Gatsby's faltering attempts to win back Daisy Buchanan. Can you really repeat the past? F Scott Fitzgerald's classic 1925 novel about aspiration in boom-time America. Omnibus of the last five of ten parts abridged by Neville Teller. Concluded by Sam Robards. Producer: Duncan Minshull First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1996. Nick is helpless watching Gatsby's attempts to win back Daisy. Can you repeat the past? The story of Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, and his pursuit of Daisy Buchanan. Nick helplessly watches Gatsby's faltering attempts to win back Daisy. Can you really repeat the past? Concluded by Sam Robards. |