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Dirt Road by James Kelman: Episode 8

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Episode 8

Dirt Road by James Kelman

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As excitement mounts about the Valley trip will Murdo find the courage to go to Lafayette?

As excitement mounts about the Valley trip will Murdo find the courage to go to Lafayette? Read by Finn den Hertog.

As excitement mounts for the Tennessee camping trip, will Murdo find the courage to travel to the music festival in Lafayette instead? 
Read by Finn den Hertog

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

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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