4 Extra Debut. On the hottest day of 1935, 13-year-old Briony witnesses a moment by a fountain, and changes the lives of three people forever. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
As rehearsals falter, Briony witnesses a meeting at the fountain. And the chocolate millionaire arrives. Read by Sian Thomas.
The temperature rises as the afternoon turns to evening on the Tallis's Surrey estate. Read by Sian Thomas.
As Briony determines to leave childhood behind, Robbie is writing a letter that will change his life. Read by Sian Thomas.
Three lives draw nearer to the edge. Sian Thomas reads Ian McEwan's compelling portrait of the power of fantasy over reality.
A tender moment in the library and a pair of runaways. Sian Thomas reads a compelling portrait of a family torn apart one summer's evening. Show more
Briony sets out to search for the missing twins. Sian Thomas continues reading Ian McEwan's acclaimed study of the power of the imagination.
Briony tells her story, and all must live by the consequences. Sian Thomas reads Ian McEwan's novel of childhood, love and terrible power of the imagination.
Time has passed, and Robbie is serving in the military. Sian Thomas continues reading Ian McEwan's novel about love and war.
The retreat to Dunkirk means Robbie's fortunes hang in the balance. Sian Thomas reads Ian McEwan's novel about love and war.
Robbie tries to survive in wartime. Help is at hand. Sian Thomas reads Ian McEwan's novel of three lives changed by one lie. Show more
Briony considers her past and future. Sian Thomas reads Ian McEwan's compelling story of three lives changed forever by one lie.
As the troops reach the capital, Briony realises that the time has come to try to make amends. Sian Thomas reads Ian McEwan's story of the search for forgiveness.
As the day of reckoning arrives, Briony ponders novels. Sian Thomas reads the penultimate episode of Ian McEwan's tale of three people torn apart by one lie.
Sian Thomas reads the final part of Ian McEwan's study of shame and forgiveness, of the need for and difficulty of absolution.