Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Common Sense | 20080726 | 20120818 (R4) | The first part of Trevor Griffiths' two-part life of Thomas Paine, These are the Times. Part 1, 'Common Sense', starts with Paine's arrival in America in 1774, a penniless immigrant from England. He finds himself in the middle of the ferment of the struggle for American Independence and sets about writing for the cause with such passion and brilliance that General Washington has his words read out to the soldiers before a crucial battle. But he makes enemies as well as friends in high places. Music by John Tams Directed by Clive Brill Produced by Ann Scott A Greenpoint production in association with Richard Attenborough for BBC Radio 4. Penniless, Paine arrives in America as the struggle for independence is beginning. Thrillers, mysteries, love stories and detective fiction. |
| 02 | Age Of Reason | 20080802 | 20120825 (R4) | The second and final part of Trevor Griffiths' two-part life of Thomas Paine, These are the Times. In Part 2, Age of Reason, Paine is again embroiled in a revolutionary situation. This time it's in France, where the struggle and outcome are totally different from his American experience. All his high hopes for change, and his work for a new Constitution and the rule of Law are swept away by the Terror. He is attacked as a dangerous influence in England, imprisoned in France and makes it back to America - but to an unexpected reception. Music by John Tams Director: Clive Brill Producer: Ann Scott A Greenpoint production in association with Richard Attenborough for BBC Radio 4. Paine is again embroiled in revolution, this time in France. Thrillers, mysteries, love stories and detective fiction. |