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Book of the Week

Summer Before the Dark

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Joseph Roth stumbles off the train at Ostend, just as Irmgard Keun decides to stay in the resort too. They are destined to meet. Show more

Book of the Week

Summer Before the Dark

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Joseph Roth is in Ostend to reunite with his friend Stefan Zweig, but he is instantly charmed by another writer, Irmgard Keun. Show more

Book of the Week

Summer Before the Dark

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Stefan Zweig strolls the seafront at Ostend, Belgium. He is with his mistress and waiting for another writer, Joseph Roth, to arrive. Show more

Book of the Week

Summer Before the Dark

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Ostend on the Belgian coast is a haven for those despairing of Germany, and two roving writers have arranged to meet there. But what do we know about Stefan Zweig and Joseph Roth? Show more

Book of the Week

Summer Before the Dark

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Stefan Zweig and Joseph Roth make their seperate plans to leave the delights of Ostend. They know all good things come to an end, even here, in this sunny spot. Show more