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Book at Bedtime

The Valley at the Centre of the World

Episode 8

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Alice struggles with research for her book as David contemplates his next move with tricky tenants Ryan and Jo. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Read by Steven Robertson. Show more

Book at Bedtime

The Valley at the Centre of the World

Episode 9

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Sandy struggles with his neglectful mother's reappearance as his shortcomings as a crofter are laid bare. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Read by Steven Robertson. Show more

Book at Bedtime

The Valley at the Centre of the World

Episode 10

Duration: 15 minutes

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

After finally confronting his neglectful mother, Sandy has been letting off steam with neighbour Terry. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Read by Steven Robertson. Show more

Book at Bedtime

The Valley at the Centre of the World

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Malachy Tallack's novel exploring love, grief, community and inheritance on the west coast of Shetland. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Read by Steven Robertson. Show more

Book at Bedtime

The Valley at the Centre of the World

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Alice remembers how the valley got her writing again in the midst of grief, as Sandy has come up with an answer for David. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Read by Steven Robertson. Show more

Book at Bedtime

The Valley at the Centre of the World

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

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

As Sandy settles into Gardie and the crofting life, a new young couple move into the valley. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Read by Steven Robertson. Show more

Book at Bedtime

The Valley at the Centre of the World

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Alice works through years of Maggie's old correspondence, as Sandy struggles with his growing attraction to Jo. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Read by Steven Robertson. Show more

Book at Bedtime

The Valley at the Centre of the World

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

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

As the community comes to terms with the death of the valley's oldest resident, Alice works on her book. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Read by Steven Robertson. Show more

Book at Bedtime

The Valley at the Centre of the World

Episode 6

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The neighbours gather at the Red House for Jo and Ryan's housewarming. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Read by Steven Robertson. Show more

Book at Bedtime

The Valley at the Centre of the World

Episode 7

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The morning after the housewarming, Sandy struggles with a sore head - and the memory of his indiscretion with Jo. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Read by Steven Robertson. Show more