2. Pleasures and Irritations
Back in Maycomb with her family, Jean Louise is both delighted and infuriated by them. Read by Fenella Woolgar
Harper Lee's explosive second novel was finally published in 2015. Believed lost for decades after the publication of 'To Kill A Mockingbird', this book revisits much-loved characters, this time through adult eyes.
Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch travels from New York to Maycomb for her annual visit home. Back in Maycomb with her family, Jean Louise is both delighted and infuriated by them. Jean Louise Finch finds herself irritated by her Aunt Alexandra, although she's grateful for the care Alexandra takes of Atticus.
Jean Louise asks what Alexandra would think if she married Hank Clinton. Alexandra is not impressed and says that Hank is white trash. Jean Louise insults her aunt and goes on a date with Hank, close to accepting his proposal.
Read by Fenella Woolgar
Written by Harper Lee
Abridged by Robin Brooks
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2015.
On radio
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Fenella Woolgar |
| Author | Harper Lee |
| Abridger | Robin Brooks |
| Producer | Eilidh McCreadie |
Broadcasts
Tue 11 Aug 201522:45BBC Radio 4- Tue 26 Apr 201614:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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