The Mark and the Void 

Original version

BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

Radio 4

Radio 4 (FM)

BBC Radio 4 LW

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Peter Serafinowicz

Paul Murray

Sara Davies

Jenny Thompson

Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void: Episode 7

Peter Serafinowicz - The Mark and The Void

Episode 7

Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void, Episode 7

Claude is broken-hearted and Paul meets a figure from his past who offers fresh hope.

Claude and Ariadne share a love of French philosophy but then he learns she is already attached. Read by Peter Serafinowicz.

Claude and Ariadne are united by their love of French philosophy until he learns she is in love with another. 

Meanwhile Paul looks for investment in a business for the lovesick.

Paul Murray’s madcap novel of institutional folly - a stirring examination of the deceptions carried out in the names of art, love and commerce.

Read by Peter Serafinowicz.

Abridged by Sara Davies.

Producer: Jenny Thompson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2015.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Podcasts

Readings

Drama: Relationships & Romance

Comedy: Satire

Paul Murray's madcap novel of institutional folly. Read by Peter Serafinowicz.

Paul Murray's madcap novel of institutional folly is abridged by Sara Davies and read by Peter Serafinowicz

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void

Episode 7

Contributors

Genres

Series

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4