Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20190128 | 20220604 (R4) | John Updike's fourth novel about Harry `Rabbit` Angstrom. It's the end of the 1980s and Harry has acquired a Florida condo, a second grandchild, and a troubled, overworked heart - not to mention a troubled underworking son. As Reagan's debt-ridden, AIDS-panicked America yields to that of the first George Bush, Rabbit explores the bleak terrain of late middle age - looking for reasons to live and opportunities to make peace with a remorselessly accumulating past. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1991, the second 'Rabbit' novel to garner that award. Reader: Toby Jones Abridger: Eileen Horne Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4 Harry's son Nelson comes to visit the new Florida condominium. He doesn't look well. The 4th part of John Updike's Pullitzer Prize-winning 'Rabbit' series, read by Toby Jones. |
| 02 | 20190129 | 20220611 (R4) | John Updike's fourth novel about Harry `Rabbit` Angstrom. It's the end of the 1980s and Harry has acquired a Florida condo, a second grandchild, and a troubled, overworked heart - not to mention a troubled underworking son. As Reagan's debt-ridden, AIDS-panicked America yields to that of the first George Bush, Rabbit explores the bleak terrain of late middle age - looking for reasons to live and opportunities to make peace with a remorselessly accumulating past. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1991, the second 'Rabbit' novel to garner that award. Reader: Toby Jones Abridger: Eileen Horne Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4 Harry's off his golf game and his health has definitely seen better days. The 4th part of John Updike's Pullitzer Prize-winning 'Rabbit' series, read by Toby Jones. |
| 03 | 20190130 | 20220618 (R4) | John Updike's fourth novel about Harry `Rabbit` Angstrom. It's the end of the 1980s and Harry has acquired a Florida condo, a second grandchild, and a troubled, overworked heart - not to mention a troubled underworking son. As Reagan's debt-ridden, AIDS-panicked America yields to that of the first George Bush, Rabbit explores the bleak terrain of late middle age - looking for reasons to live and opportunities to make peace with a remorselessly accumulating past. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1991, the second 'Rabbit' novel to garner that award. Reader: Toby Jones Abridger: Eileen Horne Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4 Harry's diverting Sunfish expedition at the beach threatens to end in tragedy. The 4th part of John Updike's Pullitzer Prize-winning 'Rabbit' series, read by Toby Jones. |
| 04 | 20190131 | 20220625 (R4) | John Updike's fourth novel about Harry `Rabbit` Angstrom. It's the end of the 1980s and Harry has acquired a Florida condo, a second grandchild, and a troubled, overworked heart - not to mention a troubled underworking son. As Reagan's debt-ridden, AIDS-panicked America yields to that of the first George Bush, Rabbit explores the bleak terrain of late middle age - looking for reasons to live and opportunities to make peace with a remorselessly accumulating past. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1991, the second 'Rabbit' novel to garner that award. Reader: Toby Jones Abridger: Eileen Horne Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4 Following the Sunfish accident, the family visit Harry in hospital. The 4th part of John Updike's Pullitzer Prize-winning 'Rabbit' series, read by Toby Jones. |
| 05 | 20190201 | 20220702 (R4) | John Updike's fourth novel about Harry `Rabbit` Angstrom. It's the end of the 1980s and Harry has acquired a Florida condo, a second grandchild, and a troubled, overworked heart - not to mention a troubled underworking son. As Reagan's debt-ridden, AIDS-panicked America yields to that of the first George Bush, Rabbit explores the bleak terrain of late middle age - looking for reasons to live and opportunities to make peace with a remorselessly accumulating past. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1991, the second 'Rabbit' novel to garner that award. Reader: Toby Jones Abridger: Eileen Horne Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4 While Harry is recovering, Janice decides to pursue a new career. The 4th part of John Updike's Pullitzer Prize-winning 'Rabbit' series, read by Toby Jones. |
| 06 | 20190204 | 20220709 (R4) | John Updike's fourth novel about Harry `Rabbit` Angstrom. It's the end of the 1980s and Harry has acquired a Florida condo, a second grandchild, and a troubled, overworked heart - not to mention a troubled underworking son. As Reagan's debt-ridden, AIDS-panicked America yields to that of the first George Bush, Rabbit explores the bleak terrain of late middle age - looking for reasons to live and opportunities to make peace with a remorselessly accumulating past. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1991, the second 'Rabbit' novel to garner that award. Reader: Toby Jones Abridger: Eileen Horne Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4 Janice and Harry must intervene after their son turns violent, threatening his family. The 4th part of John Updike's Pullitzer Prize-winning 'Rabbit' series, read by Toby Jones. |
| 07 | 20190205 | 20220716 (R4) | John Updike's fourth novel about Harry `Rabbit` Angstrom. It's the end of the 1980s and Harry has acquired a Florida condo, a second grandchild, and a troubled, overworked heart - not to mention a troubled underworking son. As Reagan's debt-ridden, AIDS-panicked America yields to that of the first George Bush, Rabbit explores the bleak terrain of late middle age - looking for reasons to live and opportunities to make peace with a remorselessly accumulating past. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1991, the second 'Rabbit' novel to garner that award. Reader: Toby Jones Abridger: Eileen Horne Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4 Harry goes into hospital for his angioplasty procedure. The 4th part of John Updike's Pullitzer Prize-winning 'Rabbit' series, read by Toby Jones. |
| 08 | 20190206 | 20220723 (R4) | John Updike's fourth novel about Harry `Rabbit` Angstrom. It's the end of the 1980s and Harry has acquired a Florida condo, a second grandchild, and a troubled, overworked heart - not to mention a troubled underworking son. As Reagan's debt-ridden, AIDS-panicked America yields to that of the first George Bush, Rabbit explores the bleak terrain of late middle age - looking for reasons to live and opportunities to make peace with a remorselessly accumulating past. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1991, the second 'Rabbit' novel to garner that award. Reader: Toby Jones Abridger: Eileen Horne Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4 Janice studies to become a real estate agent whilst Harry recovers from his operation. The 4th part of John Updike's Pullitzer Prize-winning 'Rabbit' series, read by Toby Jones. |
| 09 | 20190207 | 20220730 (R4) | John Updike's fourth novel about Harry `Rabbit` Angstrom. It's the end of the 1980s and Harry has acquired a Florida condo, a second grandchild, and a troubled, overworked heart - not to mention a troubled underworking son. As Reagan's debt-ridden, AIDS-panicked America yields to that of the first George Bush, Rabbit explores the bleak terrain of late middle age - looking for reasons to live and opportunities to make peace with a remorselessly accumulating past. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1991, the second 'Rabbit' novel to garner that award. Reader: Toby Jones Abridger: Eileen Horne Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4 Nelson emerges from rehab and settles back into family life - until Pru drops a bombshell. The 4th part of John Updike's Pullitzer Prize-winning 'Rabbit' series, read by Toby Jones. |
| 10 | 20190208 | 20220806 (R4) | John Updike's fourth novel about Harry `Rabbit` Angstrom. It's the end of the 1980s and Harry has acquired a Florida condo, a second grandchild, and a troubled, overworked heart - not to mention a troubled underworking son. As Reagan's debt-ridden, AIDS-panicked America yields to that of the first George Bush, Rabbit explores the bleak terrain of late middle age - looking for reasons to live and opportunities to make peace with a remorselessly accumulating past. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1991, the second 'Rabbit' novel to garner that award. Reader: Toby Jones Abridger: Eileen Horne Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4 After Pru's confession, Harry hits the highway once again, heading to Florida. The 4th part of John Updike's Pullitzer Prize-winning 'Rabbit' series, read by Toby Jones. |