Episodes
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| 01 | 20131223 | A picaresque tale of a centenarianpolice and thieves, and moments in world history. As his mother put it, "Things are what they are, and whatever will be will be." At 100 years-old, Allan Karlsson is a reluctant birthday boy. In the old people's home they've prepared a party for him. The Mayor and the local press will be there. But this party never gets started. Still in his bedroom slippers, Allan makes his getaway through the window and begins an unlikely adventure. Allan is no stranger to adventure, as the stories of his earlier life reveal - a life in which he dined with world leaders such as Franco, Truman and Stalin and found himself behind the scenes during major events of the twentieth century. Jonas Jonasson was born in 1961 in Vaxj怀, Sweden. After starting up and then running the successful media company OTW for twenty years, he sold the business and moved to Switzerland. There he completed The Hundred-year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And Disappeared. Jonas lives on the island of Gotland in Sweden. Translated by Rod Bradbury. Episode 1: It's 2 May 2005 and, at the old people's home in Malmk怀ping, it is Allan Karlsson's one hundredth birthday. Reader: Martin Jarvis Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. At the old people's home in Malmkoping, it is Allan Karlsson's 100th birthday. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 02 | 20131224 | A picaresque tale of a centenarian, police and thieves, and moments in world history. As his mother put it, "Things are what they are, and whatever will be will be." At 100 years-old, Allan Karlsson is a reluctant birthday boy. In the old people's home they've prepared a party for him. The Mayor and the local press will be there. But this party never gets started. Still in his bedroom slippers, Allan makes his getaway through the window and begins an unlikely adventure. Allan is no stranger to adventure, as the stories of his earlier life reveal - a life in which he dined with world leaders such as Franco, Truman and Stalin and found himself behind the scenes during major events of the twentieth century. Jonas Jonasson was born in 1961 in Vaxj怀, Sweden. After starting up and then running the successful media company OTW for twenty years, he sold the business and moved to Switzerland. There he completed The Hundred-year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And Disappeared. Jonas lives on the island of Gotland in Sweden. Translated by Rod Bradbury. Episode 2: Allan and his new friend Julius receive an unwelcome visitor at the station house in Byringe. Reader: Martin Jarvis Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. Allan and new friend Julius receive an unwelcome visitor at the station house in Byringe. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20131225 | A picaresque tale of a centenarian, police and thieves, and moments in world history. As his mother put it, "Things are what they are, and whatever will be will be." At 100 years-old, Allan Karlsson is a reluctant birthday boy. In the old people's home they've prepared a party for him. The Mayor and the local press will be there. But this party never gets started. Still in his bedroom slippers, Allan makes his getaway through the window and begins an unlikely adventure. Allan is no stranger to adventure, as the stories of his earlier life reveal - a life in which he dined with world leaders such as Franco, Truman and Stalin and found himself behind the scenes during major events of the twentieth century. Jonas Jonasson was born in 1961 in VaxjÀ, Sweden. After starting up and then running the successful media company OTW for twenty years, he sold the business and moved to Switzerland. There he completed The Hundred-year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And Disappeared. Jonas lives on the island of Gotland in Sweden. Translated by Rod Bradbury. Episode 3: At the station house in Byringe, Allan and Julius's troubles are only just beginning. Reader: Martin Jarvis Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20131226 | A picaresque tale of a centenarian, police and thieves, and moments in world history. As his mother put it, "Things are what they are, and whatever will be will be." At 100 years-old, Allan Karlsson is a reluctant birthday boy. In the old people's home they've prepared a party for him. The Mayor and the local press will be there. But this party never gets started. Still in his bedroom slippers, Allan makes his getaway through the window and begins an unlikely adventure. Allan is no stranger to adventure, as the stories of his earlier life reveal - a life in which he dined with world leaders such as Franco, Truman and Stalin and found himself behind the scenes during major events of the twentieth century. Jonas Jonasson was born in 1961 in Vaxj怀, Sweden. After starting up and then running the successful media company OTW for twenty years, he sold the business and moved to Switzerland. There he completed The Hundred-year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And Disappeared. Jonas lives on the island of Gotland in Sweden. Translated by Rod Bradbury. Episode 4: With both the police and the Never Again gang on their trail, Allan and Julius are heading soutg, driven by their new chauffeur, Benny. Reader: Martin Jarvis Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. With pursuers after them, Allan, Julius and their new chauffeur Benny head south. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20131227 | A picaresque tale of a centenarian, police and thieves, and moments in world history. As his mother put it, "Things are what they are, and whatever will be will be." At 100 years-old, Allan Karlsson is a reluctant birthday boy. In the old people's home they've prepared a party for him. The Mayor and the local press will be there. But this party never gets started. Still in his bedroom slippers, Allan makes his getaway through the window and begins an unlikely adventure. Allan is no stranger to adventure, as the stories of his earlier life reveal - a life in which he dined with world leaders such as Franco, Truman and Stalin and found himself behind the scenes during major events of the twentieth century. Jonas Jonasson was born in 1961 in Vaxj怀, Sweden. After starting up and then running the successful media company OTW for twenty years, he sold the business and moved to Switzerland. There he completed The Hundred-year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And Disappeared. Jonas lives on the island of Gotland in Sweden. Translated by Rod Bradbury. Episode 5: Allan, Julius and Benny have found temporary refuge at Lake Farm with The Beauty, her dog and her elephant. But Chief Inspector Aronsson is on their case. We also learn about Allan's contribution to the Manhattan Project in the 1940s. Reader: Martin Jarvis Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. Allan, Julius and Benny find refuge at Lake Farm with the Beauty, her dog and her elephant Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 06 | 20131230 | police and thieves, and moments in world history. As his mother put it, "Things are what they are, and whatever will be will be." At 100 years-old, Allan Karlsson is a reluctant birthday boy. In the old people's home they've prepared a party for him. The Mayor and the local press will be there. But this party never gets started. Still in his bedroom slippers, Allan makes his getaway through the window and begins an unlikely adventure. Allan is no stranger to adventure, as the stories of his earlier life reveal - a life in which he dined with world leaders such as Franco, Truman and Stalin and found himself behind the scenes during major events of the twentieth century. Jonas Jonasson was born in 1961 in Vaxj怀, Sweden. After starting up and then running the successful media company OTW for twenty years, he sold the business and moved to Switzerland. There he completed The Hundred-year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And Disappeared. Jonas lives on the island of Gotland in Sweden. Translated by Rod Bradbury. Episode 6: The police are getting closer to Allan and his friends at Lake Farm. And so are the Never Again gang. Reader: Martin Jarvis Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. The Never Again gang close in on Allan and his friends at Lake Farm. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 07 | 20131231 | A picaresque tale of a centenarian, police and thieves, and moments in world history. As his mother put it, "Things are what they are, and whatever will be will be." At 100 years-old, Allan Karlsson is a reluctant birthday boy. In the old people's home they've prepared a party for him. The Mayor and the local press will be there. But this party never gets started. Still in his bedroom slippers, Allan makes his getaway through the window and begins an unlikely adventure. Allan is no stranger to adventure, as the stories of his earlier life reveal - a life in which he dined with world leaders such as Franco, Truman and Stalin and found himself behind the scenes during major events of the twentieth century. Jonas Jonasson was born in 1961 in Vaxj怀, Sweden. After starting up and then running the successful media company OTW for twenty years, he sold the business and moved to Switzerland. There he completed The Hundred-year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And Disappeared. Jonas lives on the island of Gotland in Sweden. Translated by Rod Bradbury. Episode 7: Having dealt with another Never Again member, Allan and his friends must flee from Lake Farm. Reader: Martin Jarvis Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. Allan and his friends flee Lake Farm to look for a new refuge. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 08 | 20140101 | A picaresque tale of a centenarian, police and thieves, and moments in world history. As his mother put it, "Things are what they are, and whatever will be will be." At 100 years-old, Allan Karlsson is a reluctant birthday boy. In the old people's home they've prepared a party for him. The Mayor and the local press will be there. But this party never gets started. Still in his bedroom slippers, Allan makes his getaway through the window and begins an unlikely adventure. Allan is no stranger to adventure, as the stories of his earlier life reveal - a life in which he dined with world leaders such as Franco, Truman and Stalin and found himself behind the scenes during major events of the twentieth century. Jonas Jonasson was born in 1961 in Vaxj怀, Sweden. After starting up and then running the successful media company OTW for twenty years, he sold the business and moved to Switzerland. There he completed The Hundred-year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And Disappeared. Jonas lives on the island of Gotland in Sweden. Translated by Rod Bradbury. Episode 8: Benny's brother Bosse has given shelter to Allan and friends. But in the yellow bus outside, someone is waking up. Also, we learn how Allan was recruited by the Soviet Union in the 1950s. Reader: Martin Jarvis Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. Allan and his friends are in hiding at Bosse's house. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 09 | 20140102 | A picaresque tale of a centenarian, police and thieves, and moments in world history. As his mother put it, "Things are what they are, and whatever will be will be." At 100 years-old, Allan Karlsson is a reluctant birthday boy. In the old people's home they've prepared a party for him. The Mayor and the local press will be there. But this party never gets started. Still in his bedroom slippers, Allan makes his getaway through the window and begins an unlikely adventure. Allan is no stranger to adventure, as the stories of his earlier life reveal - a life in which he dined with world leaders such as Franco, Truman and Stalin and found himself behind the scenes during major events of the twentieth century. Jonas Jonasson was born in 1961 in Vaxj怀, Sweden. After starting up and then running the successful media company OTW for twenty years, he sold the business and moved to Switzerland. There he completed The Hundred-year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And Disappeared. Jonas lives on the island of Gotland in Sweden. Translated by Rod Bradbury. Episode 9: After painstaking detective work, Chief Inspector Aronsson makes his way to Bosse's farm. And we learn how Allan once found himself in a room with Kim Il Sung and Mao Tse-Tung. Reader: Martin Jarvis Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 10 | 20140103 | A picaresque tale of a centenarian, police and thieves, and moments in world history. As his mother put it, "Things are what they are, and whatever will be will be." At 100 years-old, Allan Karlsson is a reluctant birthday boy. In the old people's home they've prepared a party for him. The Mayor and the local press will be there. But this party never gets started. Still in his bedroom slippers, Allan makes his getaway through the window and begins an unlikely adventure. Allan is no stranger to adventure, as the stories of his earlier life reveal - a life in which he dined with world leaders such as Franco, Truman and Stalin and found himself behind the scenes during major events of the twentieth century. Jonas Jonasson was born in 1961 in Vaxj怀, Sweden. After starting up and then running the successful media company OTW for twenty years, he sold the business and moved to Switzerland. There he completed The Hundred-year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And Disappeared. Jonas lives on the island of Gotland in Sweden. Translated by Rod Bradbury. Episode 10: At Bosse's farm, Allan and his friends are apparently under arrest. And in 1968, Allan becomes a CIA agent in Moscow. Reader: Martin Jarvis Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Rosalynd Ward A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |