Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell

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0120101004Written by Rebecca Hunt.

Set across five days in July 1964 we follow the bizarrely intertwined lives of Sir Winston Churchill, Esther Hammerhans and the unwelcome visitor they both share.

July 1964, and the day looms when Winston Churchill must leave Parliament. Meanwhile Esther, a library clerk, has her own black date in the diary. She also has an unusual visitor.

The reader is Miriam Margolyes.

July 1964: The lives of Winston Churchill and Esther, a library clerk, become intertwined.

0220101005Written by Rebecca Hunt.

Set across five days in July 1964 we follow the bizarrely intertwined lives of Sir Winston Churchill, Esther Hammerhans and the unwelcome visitor they both share.

July 1964, and the day looms when Winston Churchill must leave Parliament. Meanwhile Esther, a library clerk, has her own black date in the diary. She also has an unusual visitor.

The reader is Miriam Margolyes.

Esther is still in shock after her first meeting with Mr Chartwell, her prospective lodger

0320101006Written by Rebecca Hunt.

Wednesday 22nd July has been a long day for Esther, and it is still not over - Mr Chartwell has promised to tell her more about himself and just what the nature of his work is.

The reader is Miriam Margolyes.

Mr Chartwell has promised to tell Esther more about himself.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0420101007Esther is not sure what to expect in the morning, having let Mr Chartwell stay the night.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0520101008Written by Rebecca Hunt

The weekend is approaching, together with the imminent anniversary of Esther's husband's death. But an unexpected task is set for Esther by her boss at the Westminster Library.

The reader is Miriam Margolyes.

The weekend is approaching, together with the anniversary of Esther's husband's death.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0620101011Black Pat continues to lay siege to Esther, and Beth issues an invitation to a lunch party
0720101012Esther and Corkbowl are both preparing for the trip to Chartwell.

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0820101013Clementine Churchill takes a stand, while Beth and Big Oliver host Sunday lunch.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

0920101014Sunday afternoon and Winston Churchill's study is the scene of a delicate conversation.

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

1020101015Sunday evening and Esther returns home to find Black Pat waiting for her.