Early doubts about religion and the existence of God.

By the time he was 50, Russian writer Leo Tolstoy had found fame and success through his great literary achievements. He had a wife and family, and a large estate. But he hadn't found what was most important: the meaning of life.

A Confession compellingly describes his search for the truth. Read by Joss Ackland.

Abridged in ten episodes by Andrew Simpson.

Producer: Claire Campbell Smith

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1993. Show less