A Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man By James Joyce

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20180219

James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece.

Stephen Dedalus is growing up and absorbing the culture and religion of his native Ireland.

As he matures, he begins to question the values and ideas on which his life is built.

Stephen goes away to school for the first time. Wells pushes him into a ditch and during the fever that ensues, he has a vision of his own death. But it is the nationalist politician Parnell who has died.

Abridged in ten parts by Sara Davies.

Read by Andrew Scott.

The music is 'Oft in the Stilly Night' by Sir John Stevenson, performed by Robin Harris.

Producer; Mary Ward-Lowery

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018..

James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece, read by Andrew Scott.

James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.

20180220

The scandal of Parnell's affair and his subsequent death have divided Stephen's family.

At his first Christmas dinner with the adults, Stephen witnesses a fearsome row.

Stephen Dedalus is growing up, absorbing the culture and religion of his native Ireland.

James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece.

Read by Andrew Scott.

Abridged by Sara Davies.

Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018.

The scandal of Parnell's affair and his subsequent death have divided Stephen's family.

James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.

20180221

Stephen and his family have to leave their home and move to a smaller house in Dublin.

He discovers that his friends do not all share his literary tastes.

James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece.

Read by Andrew Scott.

Abridged by Sara Davies.

Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018.

Stephen and his family have to leave their home and move to a smaller house in Dublin.

James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.

20180222

Stephen accompanies his father to Cork, and is embarrassed by his behaviour.

But like his father, he sees temptation all around.

James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece.

Read by Andrew Scott.

Abridged by Sara Davies.

Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018.

Stephen accompanies his father to Cork and is embarrassed by his behaviour.

James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.

20180223

Stephen attends the spiritual retreat, where Father Arnall describes the details of damnation for sinners.

He feels that every word is meant for him.

James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece.

Read by Andrew Scott.

Abridged by Sara Davies.

Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018.

Father Arnall describes damnation for sinners. Stephen feels every word is meant for him.

James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.

20180226

16-year old Stephen has confessed his terrible sins and been forgiven.

Relieved and restored to faith, he is determined to adhere strictly to the most pious Catholic practice.

James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece.

Read by Andrew Scott.

Abridged by Sara Davies.

Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018.

16-year-old Stephen confessed his sins, is forgiven and is now determined.

James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.

20180227

Stephen has rejected the idea of the priesthood, on instinct.

James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.

20180228

Stephen has had a revelation that makes him more certain about his rejection of the priesthood.

Now he's started studying at the university.

James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece.

Read by Andrew Scott.

Abridged by Sara Davies.

Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018.

Stephen has a revelation that makes him more certain about his rejection of the priesthood

James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.

20180301

Stephen is thinking about EC, the girl who has long been the object of his affection.

James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.

20180302

Stephen sloughs off the ties of his life in Ireland to pursue the life of an artist.

James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.

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Episode	First Broadcast	Comments
01	20180219	James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece. Stephen Dedalus is growing up and absorbing the culture and religion of his native Ireland. As he matures, he begins to question the values and ideas on which his life is built. Stephen goes away to school for the first time. Wells pushes him into a ditch and during the fever that ensues, he has a vision of his own death. But it is the nationalist politician Parnell who has died. Abridged in ten parts by Sara Davies. Read by Andrew Scott. The music is 'Oft in the Stilly Night' by Sir John Stevenson, performed by Robin Harris. Producer; Mary Ward-Lowery First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018.. James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece, read by Andrew Scott. James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.
02	20180220	The scandal of Parnell's affair and his subsequent death have divided Stephen's family. At his first Christmas dinner with the adults, Stephen witnesses a fearsome row. Stephen Dedalus is growing up, absorbing the culture and religion of his native Ireland. James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott. Abridged by Sara Davies. Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018. The scandal of Parnell's affair and his subsequent death have divided Stephen's family. James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.
03	20180221	Stephen and his family have to leave their home and move to a smaller house in Dublin. He discovers that his friends do not all share his literary tastes. James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott. Abridged by Sara Davies. Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018. Stephen and his family have to leave their home and move to a smaller house in Dublin. James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.
04	20180222	Stephen accompanies his father to Cork, and is embarrassed by his behaviour. But like his father, he sees temptation all around. James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott. Abridged by Sara Davies. Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018. Stephen accompanies his father to Cork and is embarrassed by his behaviour. James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.
05	20180223	Stephen attends the spiritual retreat, where Father Arnall describes the details of damnation for sinners. He feels that every word is meant for him. James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott. Abridged by Sara Davies. Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018. Father Arnall describes damnation for sinners. Stephen feels every word is meant for him. James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.
06	20180226	16-year old Stephen has confessed his terrible sins and been forgiven. Relieved and restored to faith, he is determined to adhere strictly to the most pious Catholic practice. James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott. Abridged by Sara Davies. Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018. 16-year-old Stephen confessed his sins, is forgiven and is now determined. James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.
07	20180227	Stephen has rejected the idea of the priesthood, on instinct. James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.
08	20180228	Stephen has had a revelation that makes him more certain about his rejection of the priesthood. Now he's started studying at the university. James Joyce's autobiographical masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott. Abridged by Sara Davies. Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018. Stephen has a revelation that makes him more certain about his rejection of the priesthood James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.
09	20180301	Stephen is thinking about EC, the girl who has long been the object of his affection. James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.
10	20180302	Stephen sloughs off the ties of his life in Ireland to pursue the life of an artist. James Joyce's autobiographical modernist masterpiece. Read by Andrew Scott.