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Book at Bedtime: Travelling in a Strange Land

Richard Orr

David Park

Robin Brooks

Natalie Steed

Book at Bedtime: Travelling in a Strange Land: Episode 1: Belfast

Travelling in a Strange Land

Episode 1

Episode 1: Belfast

Belfast

BBC Radio 4 - Book at Bedtime, Travelling in a Strange Land, Belfast

A grieving father sets out in the snow to bring home his son.

A grieving father sets out in the snow, on the journey from Belfast to Sunderland, to bring home his son.

A grieving father sets out in the snow to bring home his son.

Richard Orr reads David Park's beautiful story of a father coming to terms with the loss of a son.

Tom's son Luke is ill and, because of snowstorms, all flights are cancelled. Armed with supplies, his camera and a playlist, he must set out to drive from Belfast to Sunderland to bring him home. 

Writer: David Park
Abridger: Robin Brooks
Reader: Richard Orr
Producer: Natalie Steed.

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Richard Orr reads David Park's story of a father coming to terms with the loss of a son.

Richard Orr reads David Park's beautiful story of a father coming to terms with the loss of a son. Abridged by Robin Brooks.

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