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Book of the Week

Henning Mankell - Quicksand

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Touching, posthumous essays written Henning Mankell during his battle with cancer. The author recalls staging a Greek drama in Mozambique. Read by Tim Pigott-Smith. From March 2016. Show more

Book of the Week

Henning Mankell - Quicksand

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Set of posthumous essays dealing touchingly with cancer by the creator of Wallander. Mankell's spirits are raised by his childhood memories. Read by Tim Pigott-Smith. From Mar 2016. Show more

Book of the Week

Henning Mankell - Quicksand

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Posthumous essays dealing touchingly with cancer. Henning Mankell recalls bunking off school and heading for Paris, without any French or money. From March 2016. Show more

Book of the Week

Henning Mankell - Quicksand

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Essays, published posthumously, by a writer dealing with cancer. Henning Mankell recalls a trip to a restaurant in Spain. Read by Tim Pigott-Smith. From March 2016. Show more

Book of the Week

Henning Mankell - Quicksand

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The author reveals his interest in cave paintings and what they reveal. Posthumous essays written by the creator of Wallander following his diagnosis of cancer. From March 2016. Show more