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Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Oct 2021, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Thu 14^th Oct 2021, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM

The new novel from the Pulitzer-winning author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys, set in 60s Harlem. Today: Ray is up for membership of the prestigious Dumas Club... Show more

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Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

Episode 1: The Fence

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 11^th Oct 2021, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 11^th Oct 2021, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Set in 1960s Harlem, the award-winning author of The Underground Railroad spins a sizzling tale of heists, hoods and shakedowns. Today: plans for an audacious robbery are afoot. Show more

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Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

Episode 2: The Heist

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 12^th Oct 2021, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 12^th Oct 2021, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

From the Pulitzer-winning author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys, a new novel set in the sizzling times of 1960s Harlem. Today: fallout from the Hotel Theresa heist Show more

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Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

Episode 3: The Double-Crosser

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 13^th Oct 2021, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 13^th Oct 2021, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

From the Pulitzer-winning author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys, a new novel set in 1960s Harlem. Today: after a heist and a murder, now a double-crosser... Show more

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Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

Episode 5: The Stakeout

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 15^th Oct 2021, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 15^th Oct 2021, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

The new novel from the award-wining author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys, set in 1960s Harlem. Today: after being black-balled, Ray plots his route to revenge. Show more

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Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

Episode 6: Boudoir Shots

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 18^th Oct 2021, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Mon 18^th Oct 2021, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM

The new novel from the Pulitzer-winning author of The Underground Railroad - a sizzling tale of shakedowns, heists and petty crime, set in 1960s Harlem. Today: revenge is sweet... Show more

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Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

Episode 10: Strivers' Row

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 22^nd Oct 2021, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Fri 22^nd Oct 2021, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM

From the author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys, a sizzling tale of heists and shakedowns, kickbacks and hoods, set in 1960s Harlem. Today: a final showdown uptown. Show more

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Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

Episode 8: Park Avenue

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 20^th Oct 2021, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Wed 20^th Oct 2021, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM

The sizzling new novel from the Pulitzer-winning writer of The Underground Railroad set in 60s Harlem. Show more

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Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

Episode 7: The Briefcase

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 19^th Oct 2021, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: Tue 19^th Oct 2021, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Set in 1960s Harlem, a sizzling new novel from the author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys. Today: with riots and protests, things are hotting up in Harlem... Show more

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Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

Episode 9: Fathers and Sons

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 21^st Oct 2021, 12:04 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 21^st Oct 2021, 22:45 on BBC Radio 4 LW

From the author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys, a sizzling tale of heists and shakedowns, kickbacks and hoods, set in 1960s Harlem. Today: Show more

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