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Book at Bedtime: Reservoir 13

Lee Ingleby

Jon McGregor

Sara Davies

Justine Willett

Book at Bedtime: Reservoir 13: Episode 8: Undertakings had been given.

Reservoir 13

Episode 8

Episode 8: Undertakings had been given.

Undertakings had been given.

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The story of a disappearance. Lee Ingleby reads Jon McGregor's multi-award-winning novel.

Lee Ingleby continues Jon McGregor's acclaimed novel, following the disappearance of 13-year-old Becky Shaw. The police seize a computer, which might hold vital clues.

Lee Ingleby continues Jon McGregor's multi award-winning novel.

It's now seven years since Becky Shaw disappeared up on the moors. Although the case is still considered open, few expect her to be found now. But as the seasons turn, tantalising clues continue to emerge. Why, for instance, have the police taken the school caretaker's computer?

Reservoir 13 is one of the most acclaimed novels of the 2017. It won the Costa Novel Award, and was longlisted for the Man Booker. 

Reader: Lee Ingleby 
Writer: Jon McGregor 
Abridger: Sara Davies
Producer: Justine Willett.

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