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The Read

The Read

2 Seasons2022-2023Theater12, TV-14

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Step inside the world of some of Britain's most compelling novels with "The Read" a series that brings literature vividly to life. Each episode combines creative performance readings with cinematic visuals, immersing you in post-war London streets to rural Welsh hills. With works from Samuel Selvon, Bruce Chatwin, and other celebrated British authors, read by actors including Mark Benton, Callum Scott Howells, Liv Hill, and Danielle Vitalis, this is an immersive celebration of literature. IT's a chance to experience evocative storytelling that bridges page and screen.

Theater

Episodes — Season 1

The Lonely Londoners
1

The Lonely Londoners

Samuel Selvon's classic novel captures the struggle and resilience of Caribbean immigrants in postwar London, narrated by Danielle Vitalis.

59m•Director: Yero Timi-Biu
On the Black Hill
2

On the Black Hill

Narrated by Callum Scott Howells, Bruce Chatwin's "On The Black Hill" tells of twin brothers bound to their Welsh farm. A story of love and belonging.

1h 0m•Director: Luke J. Collins
The Day of the Sardine
3

The Day of the Sardine

Set in 1960s Newcastle, this gritty tale follows Arthur Haggerston, a rebellious teen. Narrated by Mark Benton.

60m•Director: Kieran Stringfellow
A Vision of Loveliness
4

A Vision of Loveliness

Follow Janey James as she navigates 1960s London's glamorous yet hollow social scene in this darkly comic tale, narrated by Liv Hill.

58m•Director: Alice Johannessen

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