Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20090817 | Roger Allam reads from the 1766 travel memoir by Tobias Smollett. He and his wife set off on a long journey, determined to see France and Italy, but was rarely happy with what he found there. The road from Dover to Calais provides endless opportunity to be lodged uncomfortably, fed indifferent food and robbed on every occasion. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. The road from Dover to Calais provides endless opportunity to be lodged uncomfortably. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 02 | 20090818 | Roger Allam reads from the 1766 travel memoir by Tobias Smollett. He and his wife set off on a long journey, determined to see France and Italy, but was rarely happy with what he found there. It seems impossible to find the right kind of coach in France, and Smollett is unimpressed with both Versailles and Paris fashion. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. It seems impossible to find the right kind of coach in France. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20090819 | Roger Allam reads from the 1766 travel memoir by Tobias Smollett. He and his wife set off on a long journey, determined to see France and Italy, but was rarely happy with what he found there. The horses in France seem uncontrollable; even more so when Smollet decides to demonstrate his blunderbuss. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. French horses seem uncontrollable; even more so when Smollet demonstrates his blunderbuss. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20090820 | Roger Allam reads from the 1766 travel memoir by Tobias Smollett. He and his wife set off on a long journey, determined to see France and Italy, but was rarely happy with what he found there. It is snowing in the south of France, which gives Smollett only one option - to head to Italy. Will the Italians impress him more than the French? It seems unlikely. A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. It is snowing in the south of France, so Smollett has no option but to head to Italy. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20090821 | Roger Allam reads from the 1766 travel memoir by Tobias Smollett. He and his wife set off on a long journey, determined to see France and Italy, but was rarely happy with what he found there. Having given Rome the most cursory of glances, Smollett thinks he will fare better in Florence. But with a broken carriage he is forced to walk the last five miles. And will the great city gates stay open to receive him? A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4. Having given Rome only a cursory glance, Smollett thinks he will fare better in Florence. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |