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Serialised book readings, featuring works from various genres

Serialised book readings, featuring works of non-fiction, biography, autobiography, travel, diaries, essays, humour and history

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Book of the Week: Love of Country

Doon Mackichan

Madeleine Bunting

Anna Magnusson

Eilidh McCreadie

Book of the Week: Love of Country: Episode 5: St Kilda

Love of Country

Episode 5

Episode 5: St Kilda

St Kilda

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, Love of Country, St Kilda

At the end of her journey, Madeleine Bunting reaches the archipelago of St Kilda.

Nearing the end of her series of journeys, Madeleine Bunting reaches the archipelago of St Kilda. Abridged by Anna Magnusson Read by Doon Mackichan.

Journalist Madeleine Bunting explores the history and landscapes of the Hebrides and demonstrates how this chain of islands in the North West has shaped both Scotland and Britain. Nearing the end of her series of journeys, Madeleine Bunting reaches the evacuated archipelago of St Kilda.

Abridged by Anna Magnusson
Read by Doon Mackichan
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie.

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

Journalist Madeleine Bunting explores the history and landscapes of the Hebrides.

Journalist Madeleine Bunting explores the history and landscapes of the Hebrides and demonstrates how these islands have shaped Britain.

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