The Remains of the Day

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The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro: 2. On the Way to Salisbury

Kazuo Ishiguro - The Remains of the Day

2. On the Way to Salisbury

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, 2. On the Way to Salisbury

Inspired by his trip, Stevens ponders the qualities of what makes a great butler.

Inspired by a view on his trip to Cornwall, Stevens ponders the qualities of what makes a great butler. Read by John Moffatt.

1956: Salisbury - Stevens is making his way to Cornwall to visit former housekeeper, Miss Kenton. 

Earlier, he stopped to take in a breath-taking view of the English countryside. 

Stevens is looking back on a lifetime of service as butler in one of the great stately homes of England.

Coming to the end of his career, he belatedly puts his life into perspective.

Kazuo Ishiguro's 1989 Booker Prize winning novel.

Abridged by Catherine Czerkawska.

Read by John Moffatt.

Producer: Marilyn Imrie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1990.

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John Moffatt reads the classic tale of a butler's devoted service at a stately home

John Moffatt reads the classic tale of a butler's devoted service at an English stately home

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