Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20110822 | 20160606 | Written by Moshin Hamid. Read by Riz Ahmed. At a cafe table in Lahore a bearded Pakistani accosts an uneasy American stranger and tells him the story of his life. But as dusk deepens to night it becomes clear that this is no chance encounter. Mohsin Hamid is the author of two novels: The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2007), shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize; and Moth Smoke (2000). He also contributes articles to publications such as Dawn, the Guardian, and the New York Times. He lives between Lahore, where he was born, and other places including New York and London. Produced by Lisa Osborne In a cafe in Lahore, a local Pakistani tells his life story to a US traveller. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 02 | 20110823 | 20160607 | Written by Mohsin Hamid. Read by Riz Ahmed. On the forty-first floor of Samson and Underwood's New York offices Changez feels on top of the world. Mohsin Hamid is the author of two novels: The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2007), shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize; and Moth Smoke (2000). He also contributes articles to publications such as Dawn, the Guardian, and the New York Times. He lives between Lahore, where he was born, and other places including New York and London. Producer: Lisa Osborne On the 41st floor of Samson and Underwood's office, Changez feels on top of the world. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20110824 | 20160608 | Written by Mohsin Hamid. Read by Riz Ahmed. Changez relationship with Erica deepens. Mohsin Hamid is the author of two novels: The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2007), shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and Moth Smoke (2000). He also contributes articles to publications such as Dawn, the Guardian, and the New York Times. He lives between Lahore, where he was born, and other places including New York and London. Producer: Lisa Osborne Changez's relationship with Erica deepens. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20110825 | 20160609 | Written by Mohsin Hamid. Read by Riz Ahmed. Changez's star is rising at work but when the twin towers collapse his reaction is unexpected. Mohsin Hamid is the author of two novels: The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2007), shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, and Moth Smoke (2000). He also contributes articles to publications such as Dawn, the Guardian, and the New York Times. He lives between Lahore, where he was born, and other places including New York and London Producer: Lisa Osborne Changez's star is rising, but when the Twin Towers collapse his reaction is unexpected. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20110826 | 20160610 | Written by Mohsin Hamid. Read by Riz Ahmed Changez's new life begins to unravel. Mohsin Hamid is the author of two novels: The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2007), shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, and Moth Smoke (2000). He also contributes articles to publications such as Dawn, the Guardian, and the New York Times. He lives between Lahore, where he was born, and other places including New York and London. Producer: Lisa Osborne Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 06 | 20110829 | 20160613 | Written by Mohsin Hamid. Abridged by Lisa Osborne. At a cafe table in Lahore a bearded Pakistani tells an uneasy American stranger the story of his life. Changez watches in fury a newscast of American troops invading Afghanistan. Reader: Riz Ahmed Produced by Lisa Osborne Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 07 | 20110830 | 20160614 | Written by Mohsin Hamid. Abridged by Lisa Osborne At a cafe table in Lahore a bearded Pakistani tells an uneasy American stranger the story of his life. Changez's sense of alienation increases as he confronts the possibility that soon his country could be at war Reader: Riz Ahmed Produced by Lisa Osborne Changez's sense of alienation increases. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 08 | 20110831 | 20160615 | Written by Mohsin Hamid. Abridged by Lisa Osborne At a cafe table in Lahore a bearded Pakistani tells an uneasy American stranger the story of his life. On a work assignment in Chile, Changez makes a monumental decision. Reader: Riz Ahmed Produced by Lisa Osborne Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 09 | 20110901 | 20160616 | Written by Mohsin Hamid. Abridged by Lisa Osborne At a cafe table in Lahore a bearded Pakistani tells an uneasy American stranger the story of his life. Erica vanishes as Changez's American dream comes to an end. Reader: Riz Ahmed Produced by Lisa Osborne Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 10 | 20110902 | Written by Mohsin Hamid. Abridged by Lisa Osborne At a cafe table in Lahore a bearded Pakistani tells an uneasy American stranger the story of his life. In Lahore, Changez's new life is revealed. But who is pursuing whom? Reader: Riz Ahmed Produced by Lisa Osborne Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature | |
| 10 LAST | 20110902 20160617 | Written by Mohsin Hamid. Abridged by Lisa Osborne At a cafe table in Lahore a bearded Pakistani tells an uneasy American stranger the story of his life. In Lahore, Changez's new life is revealed. But who is pursuing whom? Reader: Riz Ahmed Produced by Lisa Osborne |