Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
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| 01 | 'i Am Not The Father.' | 20240527 | Niamh Cusack reads the heartbreaking sequel to Colm Toibin's bestselling novel, Brooklyn, set twenty years on. Since leaving Brooklyn, Eilis and Tony have built a happy and secure life in Long Island. The future looks good - until one day a stranger knocks on the door, and everything changes. Feeling very far from home, Eilis starts to question the life she's created. Her questions lead her back to Ireland, and to those she left behind, as she wonders whether it's too late to take a different path? Author: Colm Tóibín is the author of eleven novels, including Brooklyn, The Master and The Magician, and two collections of stories. He has been three times shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Tóibín was appointed the Laureate for Irish Fiction 2022-2024. Abridger: Richard Hamilton Reader: Niamh Cusack is an acclaimed stage and screen Irish actor. When a stranger knocks on the door with shocking news, everything changes for Eilis. Niamh Cusack reads the heartbreaking sequel to Colm Toibin's bestselling novel Brooklyn. Twenty years on from Brooklyn, Eilis and Tony are happily married in Long Island - until a stranger knocks on their door, and everything changes. Niamh Cusack reads. |
| 02 | 'i'm Going To Ireland.' | 20240528 | Niamh Cusack reads the long-awaited and heart-breaking sequel to Brooklyn, set twenty years on. Since leaving Brooklyn, Eilis and Tony have built a happy and secure life in Long Island. The future looks good - until one day a stranger knocks on the door, and everything changes. Feeling very far from home, Eilis starts to question the life she's created. Her questions lead her back to Ireland, and to those she left behind, as she wonders whether it's too late to take a different path? Today: when her mother-in-law threatens to adopt Tony's illegitimate baby, Eilis feels herself being called back to Ireland... Author: Colm Tóibín Abridger: Richard Hamilton Reader: Niamh Cusack When Tony refuses to disown his illegitimate baby, Eilis makes plans to return to Ireland. Niamh Cusack reads the heartbreaking sequel to Colm Toibin's bestselling novel Brooklyn. In the next episode in the long-awaited sequel to Brooklyn, Eilis feels herself pulled back to Ireland, when her mother-in-law's plans to adopt Tony's baby slowly emerge... |
| 03 | 'my Mother Said You Broke His Heart.' | 20240529 | Niamh Cusack continues Colm Toibin's long-awaited and heartrending sequel to Brooklyn, set twenty years on. Since leaving Brooklyn, Eilis and Tony have built a happy and secure life in Long Island. The future looks good - until one day a stranger knocks on the door, and everything changes. Feeling very far from home, Eilis starts to question the life she's created. Her questions lead her back to Ireland, and to those she left behind, as she wonders whether it's too late to take a different path? Today: Eilis' unexpected return home to Ireland sends shockwaves through her small village... Author: Colm Tóibín Abridger: Richard Hamilton Reader: Niamh Cusack Eilis' return home to Ireland shocks both her best friend Nancy, and Jim, her old love. Niamh Cusack reads the heartbreaking sequel to Colm Toibin's bestselling novel Brooklyn. Niamh Cusack continues Colm Toibin's heartrending sequel to Brooklyn. Today: Eilis returns to Ireland - to the shock of her best friend Nancy, and her old love Jim. |
| 04 | 'she Was Damaged Goods To Start With.' | 20240530 | Niamh Cusack continues the heartrending sequel to Brooklyn, set twenty years on. Since leaving Brooklyn, Eilis and Tony have built a happy and secure life in Long Island. The future looks good - until one day a stranger knocks on the door, and everything changes. Feeling very far from home, Eilis starts to question the life she's created. Her questions lead her back to Ireland, and to those she left behind - from family to friends and old lovers - as she wonders whether it's too late to take a different path? H Today: Eilis' return has churned up powerful memories of the past for Jim. Meanwhile, Nancy is forging ahead with their wedding plans.... Author: Colm Tóibín Abridger: Richard Hamilton Reader: Niamh Cusack Jim can't help thinking about Eilis, but Nancy is forging ahead with wedding plans.... Niamh Cusack reads the heartbreaking sequel to Colm Toibin's bestselling novel Brooklyn. Niamh Cusack reads the heartrending sequel to Brooklyn. Today: with Eilis back, Jim can't help thinking about her. But Nancy is forging ahead with their wedding plans. |
| 05 | 'do You Ever Think About Me?' | 20240531 | Niamh Cusack continues the heartrending sequel to Brooklyn, set twenty years on. Since leaving Brooklyn, Eilis and Tony have built a happy and secure life in Long Island. The future looks good - until one day a stranger knocks on the door, and everything changes. Feeling very far from home, Eilis starts to question the life she's created. Her questions lead her back to Ireland, and to those she left behind, as she wonders whether it's too late to take a different path? Today: driven to distraction by her mother, Eilis goes to stay at the house in Cush. There on the strand, she sees a figure approaching... Author: Colm Tóibín Abridger: Richard Hamilton Reader: Niamh Cusack Feeling stifled, Eilis goes to stay at Cush. There on the stand, a figures approaches... Niamh Cusack reads the heartbreaking sequel to Colm Toibin's bestselling novel Brooklyn. Niamh Cusack continues the heartrending sequel to the Colm Toibin's beloved Brooklyn. Today: Feeling stifled, Eilis goes to stay at Cush. Out on the strand, a man approaches... |
| 06 | 'are There Things That You Regret?' | 20240603 | Niamh Cusack continues the heartrending sequel to Brooklyn, set twenty years on. Since leaving Brooklyn, Eilis and Tony have built a happy and secure life in Long Island. The future looks good - until one day a stranger knocks on the door, and everything changes. Feeling very far from home, Eilis starts to question the life she's created. Her questions lead her back to Ireland, and to those she left behind, as she wonders whether it's too late to take a different path? Today: With Eilis, Jim and Nancy all at Miriam's wedding, emotions rise. And Jim finally admits to Eilis that still has regrets.... Author: Colm Tóibín Abridger: Richard Hamilton Reader: Niamh Cusack Emotions rise at Nancy's daughter's wedding, as Jim finally admits his regrets to Eilis. Niamh Cusack reads the heartbreaking sequel to Colm Toibin's bestselling novel Brooklyn. The next part of Colm Toibin's sequel to Brooklyn, read by Niamh Cusack. Today: emotions rise at Miriam's wedding, with Jim finally admitting to Eilis that he still has regrets. |
| 07 | 'i Want To Know If You're Free.' | 20240604 | Niamh Cusack continues the heartrending sequel to Brooklyn, set twenty years on. Since leaving Brooklyn, Eilis and Tony have built a happy and secure life in Long Island. The future looks good - until one day a stranger knocks on the door, and everything changes. Feeling very far from home, Eilis starts to question the life she's created. Her questions lead her back to Ireland, and to those she left behind, as she wonders whether it's too late to take a different path? Today: Nancy is suspicious when she learns that both Eilis and Jim are in Dublin and decides to take drastic action.... Author: Colm Tóibín Abridger: Richard Hamilton Reader: Niamh Cusack Suspicious that both Eilis and Jim are in Dublin, Nancy takes drastic action. Niamh Cusack reads the heartbreaking sequel to Colm Toibin's bestselling novel Brooklyn. Niamh Cusack continues the heartrending sequel to Brooklyn: Today: suspicious that both Eilis and Jim are in Dublin, Nancy takes drastic action. |
| 08 | 'i Need A Decision Now.' | 20240605 | Niamh Cusack reads the heartbreaking sequel to Colm Toibin's bestselling novel, Brooklyn, set twenty years on. Since leaving Brooklyn, Eilis and Tony have built a happy and secure life in Long Island. The future looks good - until one day a stranger knocks on the door, and everything changes. Feeling very far from home, Eilis starts to question the life she's created. Her questions lead her back to Ireland, and to those she left behind, as she wonders whether it's too late to take a different path? Today: a letter from home forces Eilis into making a decision about her future with or without Jim... Author: Colm Tóibín Abridger: Richard Hamilton Reader: Niamh Cusack With the baby welcomed into her US family, Eilis promises Jim to make her decision soon. Niamh Cusack reads the heartbreaking sequel to Colm Toibin's bestselling novel Brooklyn. Niamh Cusack reads the sequel to Colm Toibin's beloved novel, Brooklyn. Today: a letter from home forces Eilis into a decision. |
| 09 | 'i Wanted To Share The News.' | 20240606 | Niamh Cusack reads the heartbreaking sequel to Colm Toibin's bestselling novel, Brooklyn, set twenty years on. Since leaving Brooklyn, Eilis and Tony have built a happy and secure life in Long Island. The future looks good - until one day a stranger knocks on the door, and everything changes. Feeling very far from home, Eilis starts to question the life she's created. Her questions lead her back to Ireland, and to those she left behind, as she wonders whether it's too late to take a different path? Today: desperate for an explanation after Nancy's shocking revelation, Eilis goes in search of Jim... Author: Colm Tóibín Abridger: Richard Hamilton Reader: Niamh Cusack Desperate for an explanation after Nancy's shocking news, Eilis goes in search of Jim. Niamh Cusack reads the heartbreaking sequel to Colm Toibin's bestselling novel Brooklyn. Desperate for an explanation after Nancy's shocking revelation, Eilis goes in search of Jim. Niamh Cusack continues the heartbreaking sequel to Brooklyn, set twenty years on. |
| 10 | 'i Can Explain.' | 20240607 | The heartrending sequel to Brooklyn, set twenty years on, and read by Niamh Cusack. Since leaving Brooklyn, Eilis and Tony have built a happy and secure life in Long Island. The future looks good - until one day a stranger knocks on the door, and everything changes. Feeling very far from home, Eilis starts to question the life she's created. Her questions lead her back to Ireland, and to those she left behind, as she wonders whether it's too late to take a different path? Today: with Eilis and the rest of the town knowing about Nancy and Jim's secret engagement, Eilis goes to confront Jim... Author: Colm Tóibín Abridger: Richard Hamilton Reader: Niamh Cusack With the news about Jim and Nancy's secret engagement now out, Eilis confronts Jim.... Niamh Cusack reads the heartbreaking sequel to Colm Toibin's bestselling novel Brooklyn. With the news about Jim and Nancy's secret engagement now out, Eilis confronts Jim, as Niamh Cusack reads the final part of Colm Toibin's heart-rending sequel to Brooklyn. |