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Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 17^th Dec 2010, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 30^th Sep 2017, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Secret police Commissar Volkov gives Andrei a way out of execution, while Anna waits to give birth in hiding. Concluded by Sara Kestelman. Show more

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Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal

Episode 1: A Tricky Case

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 6^th Dec 2010, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 19^th Sep 2017, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Leningrad 1952, when it's best not to stand out or attract attention. Powerful sequel to The Siege read by Sara Kestelman. Show more

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Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal

Episode 2: A Diagnosis

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 7^th Dec 2010, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 20^th Sep 2017, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Against his better judgement, Andrei visits the vulnerable son of a feared secret police official in hospital. Read by Sara Kestelman. Show more

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Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal

Episode 3: The Best Chance of Survival

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Dec 2010, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 21^st Sep 2017, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Andrei must tell Gorya's father Vulkov about the boy's best - indeed only - chance of survival. Read by Sara Kestelman. Show more

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Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal

Episode 4: You Can Be a Doctor Anywhere

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 9^th Dec 2010, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 22^nd Sep 2017, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Although Volkov's son has been discharged from hospital, Anna and Andrei know they have done the unthinkable and must escape. Read by Sara Kestelman. Show more

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Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal

Episode 5: We Always Find Them Out

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 10^th Dec 2010, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 23^rd Sep 2017, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

There are rumours about Gorya's health. Anna and Andrei are warned to get out of Leningrad, but is it already too late? Read by Sara Kestelman. Show more

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Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal

Episode 6: Suspended From Duty

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 13^th Dec 2010, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 26^th Sep 2017, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

With the stakes rising, Anna and Andrei know they must try to protect Kolya. Then an early morning call confirms their worst fears. Read by Sara Kestelman. Show more

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Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal

Episode 7: The Midnight Knock on the Door

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 14^th Dec 2010, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 27^th Sep 2017, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Dr Brodskaya has been arrested. Now, in the dead of night, a car door slams beneath Andrei and Anna's flat. Read by Sara Kestelman. Show more

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Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal

Episode 8: Don't Think It Can't Happen to You

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 15^th Dec 2010, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 28^th Sep 2017, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

With Andrei arrested, will anyone help pregnant Anna with her inquiries? And how much danger is she facing? Read by Sara Kestelman. Show more

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Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal

Episode 9: Insufficient Vigilance

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 16^th Dec 2010, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 29^th Sep 2017, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Andrei comes face to face with Gorya's father Volkov, and learns just what the powerful can do. Read by Sara Kestelman. Show more

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