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45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Anne Robinson, author of Memoirs Of An Unfit Mother, offers her views on parenting. Sarah Parry on her new novel The Essex Serpent. Chef Monica Galetti prepares artichoke salad. Show more
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
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Presented by Matthew Sweet. With Sarah Perry and Carol Birch on setting their novels in the 19th century, plus Victorian amusements and the 19th century in modern culture. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: on BBC News Channel HD
Jim Naughtie talks to best-selling writer Sarah Perry about her novel The Essex Serpent.
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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In June the National Centre for Writing will open in Norwich which was England's first UNESCO City of Literature. Kirsty Lang takes a literary tour of the city. Show more
Damian Barr is joined by guests Louise Welsh, Sarah Perry and James Robertson. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Widow Cora and her young son leave London for Colchester, where she first hears about the sea serpent. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
15 minutes
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Rumours about the re-emergence of the serpent spread and Cora has an unexpected encounter with a villager. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Cora, Francis and Martha visit an Essex village and meet the local vicar and his delightful family. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
15 minutes
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Will tries to dissuade his congregation that the serpent exists and Cora’s family moves to Aldwinter. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Cora is invited to give a talk in Aldwinter school, which has unforeseen consequences for the girls. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Cora seeks help from her London friend, Dr Luke Garrett, while her friendship with Will is tested. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Cora hosts a midsummer party, her connection with Will deepens and Stella’s mysterious illness gets worse. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
In Aldwinter the mystery of the serpent seems to be solved but there’s shocking news from London for Cora. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Cora and Will resume their deep friendship and Stella enlists some help with a secret project. Read by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Villagers confront the myth of the serpent for the last time. Cora must re-assess her relationship. Concluded by Ruth Gemmell. Show more
