Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20090112 | Michael Maloney reads from the novel by Andrew Miller. Tokyo, 1940: With Japan's war with China escalating and the threat of conscription in the air, the Takano family begin to feel the new mood of nationalism close in on them. On New Year's Eve, Yuji Takano and his family prepare to welcome in 1940, the Year of the Dragon. On New Year's Eve, the Takano family prepare to welcome in 1940, the Year of the Dragon. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 02 | 20090113 | The French Club at Monsieur Feneon's house has always been a source of escape for Yuji. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20090114 | For Alissa Feneon and Yuji, a visit to the theatre is just the start of the evening. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20090115 | Yuji meets the mysterious novelist Ishihara, as the war moves ever closer to home. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20090116 | While one young man prepares to fight in China, another is soon to return from the front. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 06 | 20090119 | Michael Maloney reads from the novel by Andrew Miller set in Tokyo during World War II. Life is changing fast for Yuji in wartime Tokyo. His friend Junzo is in the army, his neighbour Saburo returns from the front with incredible stories and Monsieur Feneon's house has been raided by the secret police. But where is Alissa Feneon? Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 07 | 20090120 | An unexpected meeting changes the course of Yuji's life. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 08 | 20090121 | Having learned that Alissa is pregnant, Yuji must now face her father. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 09 | 20090122 | The family life that Yuji and Alissa cherish with their new son cannot go on indefinitely. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 10 | 20090123 | With Alissa and Emile on their way to Singapore, Yuji makes some life-changing decisions. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |