Programme Index

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 4^th Sep 2019, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 7^th Dec 2023, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 11 months

Summer is in full swing in the meadow and at the shore, and Robert feels himself changing. Read by Kevin Whately. Show more

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Drama

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The Offing by Benjamin Myers

10. Galvanised by Love

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 6^th Sep 2019, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 9^th Dec 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 10 months

Life changes for both Dulcie and Robert with the discovery of Romy's last letter. Concluded by Kevin Whately. Show more

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Drama

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The Offing by Benjamin Myers

9. A Self, All Out at Sea

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 5^th Sep 2019, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 8^th Dec 2023, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 11 months

A poem provides the key Dulcie has been searching for since Romy's death. Read by Kevin Whately. Show more

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Drama

Series

The Offing by Benjamin Myers

4. Meadow Work

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 29^th Aug 2019, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 1^st Dec 2023, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 11 months

As Dulcie continues to provide lavish meals at her garden table, Robert insists on earning his keep. Read by Kevin Whately. Show more

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Drama

Series

The Offing by Benjamin Myers

3. Lobster

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 28^th Aug 2019, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 30^th Nov 2023, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 11 months

Thanks to Dulcie Piper, Robert discovers the pleasures of fine food, good wine and conversation. Read by Kevin Whately. Show more

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Drama

Series

The Offing by Benjamin Myers

2. Nettle Tea

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 27^th Aug 2019, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th Nov 2023, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 11 months

Dulcie Piper introduces Robert Appleyard to nettle tea, and some shocking new ideas. Read by Kevin Whately. Show more

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Drama

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The Offing by Benjamin Myers

5. A Leavetaking

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 30^th Aug 2019, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Sat 2^nd Dec 2023, 03:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 11 months

Robert Appleyard says goodbye to Dulcie Piper, but doesn't get as far as he'd planned. Read by Kevin Whately. Show more

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Drama

Series

The Offing by Benjamin Myers

1. Leaving

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 26^th Aug 2019, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 28^th Nov 2023, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 11 months

Young Robert sets off from his mining village with basic provisions and no idea of where he'll end up. Read by Kevin Whately. Show more

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Drama

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The Offing by Benjamin Myers

7. White Horses

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Sep 2019, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 6^th Dec 2023, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 11 months

Dulcie explains the significance of the poems which Robert has found in the studio. Read by Kevin Whately. Show more

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Drama

Series

The Offing by Benjamin Myers

6. The Studio

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 2^nd Sep 2019, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Tue 5^th Dec 2023, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 11 months

Robert makes an unexpected discovery when he begins to clear out the shack in Dulcie's garden. Read by Kevin Whately. Show more

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Drama

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