Rabbit Redux By John Updike

Episode

Title

First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

Janice's Choice

20171127

20240311 (BBC7)

Harry is stuck in a rut again, with a dead-end job and a dying marriage, a son he can't understand and a dying mother.

Then Janice makes a choice that shakes him out of it.

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2017.

Harry is stuck in a rut with a dying marriage, but Janice makes a choice that changes all.

Harry's in a rut again - job, marriage, mother, son - then Janice makes a choice that shakes him out of it. Read by Toby Jones.

Reluctance

20171128

20240312 (BBC7)

As American astronauts approach the Moon's surface, Harry and Janice prepare to unearth the truth about their broken marriage, and admit their reluctance to mend it.

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2017.

Harry and Janice confront their broken marriage and their reluctance to mend it.

US moon landing imminent, Harry and Janice confront their broken marriage and their reluctance to mend it. Read by Toby Jones.

Dinner Invitation

20171129

20240313 (BBC7)

At a loss in the wake of Janice's departure, Harry accepts an invitation to dinner by another woman.

He's well out of his comfort zone but into the arms of an unexpected new lover.

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2017.

Janice has walked out. Harry accepts a dinner invitation with unexpected consequences.

At a loss in the wake of Janice's departure, Harry accepts an invitation to dinner by another woman. Read by Toby Jones.

Household And Health

20171130

20240314 (BBC7)

Jill establishes her place in the household and charms Harry's son Nelson - while Harry grapples with the reality of his mother's rapidly declining health.

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2017.

Jill establishes her place in the household and befriends Harry's son, Nelson.

Jill establishes herself in the household charming Nelson, while Harry grapples with his mother's health. Read by Toby Jones.

05 LAST

A Meeting

20171201

20240315 (BBC7)

Harry meets with his wife's lover and his mother, who urges him to leave Brewer and run away.

He argues with Jill and is astonished to learn that she is starting to fall for him.

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017.

Harry argues with Jill and is astonished that she is starting to fall for him.

Harry meets his wife's lover. He argues with Jill and is astonished that she is starting to fall for him. Read by Toby Jones.

Friend In Need

20171204

20240318 (BBC7)

Jill brings home a friend in need, Janice asks Harry for a divorce, and Harry is caught between a rock and a hard place, scared by all these sudden and drastic changes.

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.

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017.

Jill brings home a friend in need. A Vietnam vet with a worrying addiction.

Jill brings home a friend, Janice wants a divorce, and Harry is caught between a rock and a hard place. Read by Toby Jones.

New Experiences

20171205

20240319 (BBC7)

Skeeter's presence at Vista Crescent is taking its toll on Jill, Nelson and the neighbourhood. But meanwhile, Harry's mind is opening to some new ideas and experiences.

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017.

Skeeter's presence at Harry's house is taking its toll on the neighbourhood.

Skeeter's presence is taking its toll on Jill. Harry's mind is opening to new ideas and experiences. Read by Toby Jones.

A Terrible Day

20171206

20240320 (BBC7)

Despite Harry's worries about his family and his household, and his growing sense of foreboding, life continues almost as normal - until one terrible day.

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017.

Despite his unusual house guests, Harry's life seems to be normal. Until disaster strikes.

Despite Harry's worries about his family, life continues almost as normal - until one terrible day. Read by Toby Jones.

Slipping Away

20171207

20240321 (BBC7)

Skeeter leaves town, Harry's younger sister Mim arrives for a visit and, while Harry and Nelson struggle to adjust to a new reality, his mother's time is fast slipping away.

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017.

Skeeter leaves town, and Harry's sister Mim unexpectedly arrives to visit their mother.

Skeeter leaves town, and Harry's sister Mim arrives to visit their mother whose time is fast slipping away. Read by Toby Jones.

Beyond Grief

20171208

20240322 (BBC7)

Unemployed and restless, Harry wallows in grief while, thanks to Mim and a new sense of empowerment, Janice is finally able to let hers go, creating a chance for reunion.

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017.

Unemployed and restless, Harry wallows in grief. But Janice can finally see a way through.

Unemployed and restless, Harry wallows in grief. But Janice can finally see a way through. Concluded by Toby Jones.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Janice's Choice	20171127	20240311 (BBC7)	Harry is stuck in a rut again, with a dead-end job and a dying marriage, a son he can't understand and a dying mother. Then Janice makes a choice that shakes him out of it. A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2017. Harry is stuck in a rut with a dying marriage, but Janice makes a choice that changes all. Harry's in a rut again - job, marriage, mother, son - then Janice makes a choice that shakes him out of it. Read by Toby Jones.
02	Reluctance	20171128	20240312 (BBC7)	As American astronauts approach the Moon's surface, Harry and Janice prepare to unearth the truth about their broken marriage, and admit their reluctance to mend it. A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2017. Harry and Janice confront their broken marriage and their reluctance to mend it. US moon landing imminent, Harry and Janice confront their broken marriage and their reluctance to mend it. Read by Toby Jones.
03	Dinner Invitation	20171129	20240313 (BBC7)	At a loss in the wake of Janice's departure, Harry accepts an invitation to dinner by another woman. He's well out of his comfort zone but into the arms of an unexpected new lover. A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2017. Janice has walked out. Harry accepts a dinner invitation with unexpected consequences. At a loss in the wake of Janice's departure, Harry accepts an invitation to dinner by another woman. Read by Toby Jones.
04	Household And Health	20171130	20240314 (BBC7)	Jill establishes her place in the household and charms Harry's son Nelson - while Harry grapples with the reality of his mother's rapidly declining health. A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2017. Jill establishes her place in the household and befriends Harry's son, Nelson. Jill establishes herself in the household charming Nelson, while Harry grapples with his mother's health. Read by Toby Jones.
05 LAST	A Meeting	20171201	20240315 (BBC7)	Harry meets with his wife's lover and his mother, who urges him to leave Brewer and run away. He argues with Jill and is astonished to learn that she is starting to fall for him. A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017. Harry argues with Jill and is astonished that she is starting to fall for him. Harry meets his wife's lover. He argues with Jill and is astonished that she is starting to fall for him. Read by Toby Jones.
06	Friend In Need	20171204	20240318 (BBC7)	Jill brings home a friend in need, Janice asks Harry for a divorce, and Harry is caught between a rock and a hard place, scared by all these sudden and drastic changes. 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. A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017. Jill brings home a friend in need. A Vietnam vet with a worrying addiction. Jill brings home a friend, Janice wants a divorce, and Harry is caught between a rock and a hard place. Read by Toby Jones.
07	New Experiences	20171205	20240319 (BBC7)	Skeeter's presence at Vista Crescent is taking its toll on Jill, Nelson and the neighbourhood. But meanwhile, Harry's mind is opening to some new ideas and experiences. 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. A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017. Skeeter's presence at Harry's house is taking its toll on the neighbourhood. Skeeter's presence is taking its toll on Jill. Harry's mind is opening to new ideas and experiences. Read by Toby Jones.
08	A Terrible Day	20171206	20240320 (BBC7)	Despite Harry's worries about his family and his household, and his growing sense of foreboding, life continues almost as normal - until one terrible day. 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. A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017. Despite his unusual house guests, Harry's life seems to be normal. Until disaster strikes. Despite Harry's worries about his family, life continues almost as normal - until one terrible day. Read by Toby Jones.
09	Slipping Away	20171207	20240321 (BBC7)	Skeeter leaves town, Harry's younger sister Mim arrives for a visit and, while Harry and Nelson struggle to adjust to a new reality, his mother's time is fast slipping away. 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. A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017. Skeeter leaves town, and Harry's sister Mim unexpectedly arrives to visit their mother. Skeeter leaves town, and Harry's sister Mim arrives to visit their mother whose time is fast slipping away. Read by Toby Jones.
10	Beyond Grief	20171208	20240322 (BBC7)	Unemployed and restless, Harry wallows in grief while, thanks to Mim and a new sense of empowerment, Janice is finally able to let hers go, creating a chance for reunion. 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. A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017. Unemployed and restless, Harry wallows in grief. But Janice can finally see a way through. Unemployed and restless, Harry wallows in grief. But Janice can finally see a way through. Concluded by Toby Jones.