Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20171127 | 20200411 (R4) | John Updike's masterful Rabbit quintet established Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom as the quintessential American White middle class male. The first book Rabbit, Run was published in 1960 to critical acclaim. Rabbit Redux is the second in the series, published in 1971 and charting the end of the sixties - featuring, among other things, the first American moon landing and the Vietnam War. Despite its very strong language, sex, and reflection of racist attitudes of the time, Time Magazine said of the book and its author, "Updike owns a rare verbal genius, a gifted intelligence and a sense of tragedy made bearable by wit. A masterpiece." It's extraordinary how many of its themes reverberate down to the present day. Abridged by Eileen Horne Harry is stuck in a rut with a dying marriage, but Janice makes a choice that changes all. Serialised reading of John Updike's 1971 novel. Read by Toby Jones. |
| 02 | 20171128 | 20200418 (R4) | John Updike's masterful Rabbit quintet established Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom as the quintessential American White middle class male. The first book Rabbit, Run was published in 1960 to critical acclaim. Rabbit Redux is the second in the series, published in 1971 and charting the end of the sixties - featuring, among other things, the first American Moon landing and the Vietnam War. Despite its very strong language, sex, and reflection of racist attitudes of the time, Time Magazine said of the book and its author, "Updike owns a rare verbal genius, a gifted intelligence and a sense of tragedy made bearable by wit. A masterpiece." It's extraordinary how many of its themes reverberate down to the present day. Abridged by Eileen Horne Harry and Janice confront their broken marriage and their reluctance to mend it. Serialised reading of John Updike's 1971 novel. Read by Toby Jones. |
| 03 | 20171129 | 20200425 (R4) | John Updike's masterful Rabbit quintet established Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom as the quintessential American White middle class male. The first book Rabbit, Run was published in 1960 to critical acclaim. Rabbit Redux is the second in the series, published in 1971 and charting the end of the sixties - featuring, among other things, the first American moon landing and the Vietnam War. Despite its very strong language, sex, and reflection of racist attitudes of the time, Time Magazine said of the book and its author, "Updike owns a rare verbal genius, a gifted intelligence and a sense of tragedy made bearable by wit. A masterpiece." It's extraordinary how many of its themes reverberate down to the present day. Abridged by Eileen Horne Janice has walked out. Harry accepts a dinner invitation with unexpected consequences. Serialised reading of John Updike's 1971 novel. Read by Toby Jones. |
| 04 | 20171130 | 20200502 (R4) | John Updike's masterful Rabbit quintet established Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom as the quintessential American White middle class male. The first book Rabbit, Run was published in 1960 to critical acclaim. Rabbit Redux is the second in the series, published in 1971 and charting the end of the sixties - featuring, among other things, the first American moon landing and the Vietnam War. Despite its very strong language, sex, and reflection of racist attitudes of the time, Time Magazine said of the book and its author, "Updike owns a rare verbal genius, a gifted intelligence and a sense of tragedy made bearable by wit. A masterpiece." It's extraordinary how many of its themes reverberate down to the present day. Abridged by Eileen Horne Jill establishes her place in the household and befriends Harry's son, Nelson. Serialised reading of John Updike's 1971 novel. Read by Toby Jones. |
| 05 | 20171201 | 20200509 (R4) | John Updike's masterful Rabbit quintet established Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom as the quintessential American White middle class male. The first book Rabbit, Run was published in 1960 to critical acclaim. Rabbit Redux is the second in the series, published in 1971 and charting the end of the sixties - featuring, among other things, the first American moon landing and the Vietnam War. Despite its very strong language, sex, and reflection of racist attitudes of the time, Time Magazine said of the book and its author, "Updike owns a rare verbal genius, a gifted intelligence and a sense of tragedy made bearable by wit. A masterpiece." It's extraordinary how many of its themes reverberate down to the present day. Abridged by Eileen Horne Jill is starting to fall in love with Harry. This cannot be a good idea. Serialised reading of John Updike's 1971 novel. Read by Toby Jones. |
| 06 | 20171204 | 20200516 (R4) | John Updike's masterful Rabbit quintet established Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom as the quintessential American White middle class male. The first book Rabbit, Run was published in 1960 to critical acclaim. Rabbit Redux is the second in the series, published in 1971 and charting the end of the sixties - featuring, among other things, the first American moon landing and the Vietnam War. Despite its very strong language, sex, and reflection of racist attitudes of the time, Time Magazine said of the book and its author, "Updike owns a rare verbal genius, a gifted intelligence and a sense of tragedy made bearable by wit. A masterpiece." It's extraordinary how many of its themes reverberate down to the present day. Abridged by Eileen Horne Jill brings home a friend in need. A Vietnam vet with a worrying addiction. Serialised reading of John Updike's 1971 novel. Read by Toby Jones. |
| 07 | 20171205 | 20200523 (R4) | John Updike's masterful Rabbit quintet established Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom as the quintessential American White middle class male. The first book Rabbit, Run was published in 1960 to critical acclaim. Rabbit Redux is the second in the series, published in 1971 and charting the end of the sixties - featuring, among other things, the first American moon landing and the Vietnam War. Despite its very strong language, sex, and reflection of racist attitudes of the time, Time Magazine said of the book and its author, "Updike owns a rare verbal genius, a gifted intelligence and a sense of tragedy made bearable by wit. A masterpiece." It's extraordinary how many of its themes reverberate down to the present day. Abridged by Eileen Horne Skeeter's presence at Harry's house is taking its toll on the neighbourhood. Serialised reading of John Updike's 1971 novel. Read by Toby Jones. |
| 08 | 20171206 | 20200530 (R4) | Despite his unusual house guests, Harry's life seems to be normal. Until disaster strikes. Serialised reading of John Updike's 1971 novel. Read by Toby Jones. |
| 08 | 20171206 | 20200530 (R4) | John Updike's masterful Rabbit quintet established Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom as the quintessential American White middle class male. The first book Rabbit, Run was published in 1960 to critical acclaim. Rabbit Redux is the second in the series, published in 1971 and charting the end of the sixties - featuring, among other things, the first American moon landing and the Vietnam War. Despite its very strong language, sex, and reflection of racist attitudes of the time, Time Magazine said of the book and its author, "Updike owns a rare verbal genius, a gifted intelligence and a sense of tragedy made bearable by wit. A masterpiece." It's extraordinary how many of its themes reverberate down to the present day. Abridged by Eileen Horne Despite his unusual house guests, Harry's life seems to be normal. Until disaster strikes. Serialised reading of John Updike's 1971 novel. Read by Toby Jones. |
| 09 | 20171207 | ||
| 09 | 20171207 | 20200606 (R4) | John Updike's masterful Rabbit quintet established Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom as the quintessential American White middle class male. The first book Rabbit, Run was published in 1960 to critical acclaim. Rabbit Redux is the second in the series, published in 1971 and charting the end of the sixties - featuring, among other things, the first American moon landing and the Vietnam War. Despite its very strong language, sex, and reflection of racist attitudes of the time, Time Magazine said of the book and its author, "Updike owns a rare verbal genius, a gifted intelligence and a sense of tragedy made bearable by wit. A masterpiece." It's extraordinary how many of its themes reverberate down to the present day. Abridged by Eileen Horne Skeeter leaves town, and Harry's sister Mim unexpectedly arrives to visit their mother. Serialised reading of John Updike's 1971 novel. Read by Toby Jones. |
| 09 | 20171207 | 20200606 (R4) | Skeeter leaves town, and Harry's sister Mim unexpectedly arrives to visit their mother. Serialised reading of John Updike's 1971 novel. Read by Toby Jones. |
| 10 | 20171208 | ||
| 10 | 20171208 | 20200613 (R4) | John Updike's masterful Rabbit quintet established Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom as the quintessential American White middle class male. The first book Rabbit, Run was published in 1960 to critical acclaim. Rabbit Redux is the second in the series, published in 1971 and charting the end of the sixties - featuring, among other things, the first American moon landing and the Vietnam War. Despite its very strong language, sex, and reflection of racist attitudes of the time, Time Magazine said of the book and its author, "Updike owns a rare verbal genius, a gifted intelligence and a sense of tragedy made bearable by wit. A masterpiece." It's extraordinary how many of its themes reverberate down to the present day. Abridged by Eileen Horne Unemployed and restless, Harry wallows in grief. But Janice can finally see a way through. Serialised reading of John Updike's 1971 novel. Read by Toby Jones. |
| 10 | 20171208 | 20200613 (R4) | Unemployed and restless, Harry wallows in grief. But Janice can finally see a way through. Serialised reading of John Updike's 1971 novel. Read by Toby Jones. |
| 10 | 20171208 | 20200613 (R4) | Unemployed and restless, Harry wallows in grief. But Janice can finally see a way through. Serialised reading of John Updike's 1971 novel. Read by Toby Jones. |