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Finn den Hertog

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David Jackson Young

Eilidh McCreadie

Dirt Road by James Kelman: Episode 4

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Episode 4

Dirt Road by James Kelman

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After several long bus journeys, Murdo and his dad finally meet up with Uncle John.

After several long bus journeys, Murdo and his dad finally meet up with Uncle John in Alabama. Read by Finn den Hertog.

Booker prize-winner James Kelman’s novel is a potent exploration of love, grief and the power of music. 

After more uncomfortable bus journeys and an unplanned overnight stay in Allentown, Murdo and his dad finally meet up with Uncle John in Alabama.
Read by Finn den Hertog

Abridged by David Jackson Young
Producer Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2016.

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James Kelman's potent exploration of love, grief and the power of music.

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