{"product_id":"book-ipq6","title":"J.L. Carr: A Month in the Country and The Harpole Report","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo stunning dramatisations from one of the twentieth century's most beloved authors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSink into the lyrical landscapes and beautifully observed lives of J. L. Carr's finest stories, brought to life in these glorious, full-cast dramatisations starring Shaun Dingwall (\u003ci\u003eNoughts and Crosses, Top Boy\u003c\/i\u003e) and Rupert Evans (\u003ci\u003eMan in the High Castle, Bridgerton)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eThis BBC Radio collection includes the Booker nominated,\u003cb\u003e A Month in the Country\u003c\/b\u003e. Be transported to the Yorkshire village of Oxgodby where, in the aftermath of the First World War, survivor Tom Birkin spends a summer uncovering a medieval mural in the local church. Birkin discovers treasures he thought the war had blown away forever. A tender and beautiful story about spirituality and healing in the aftermath of horror. \u003cb\u003eThe Harpole Report \u003c\/b\u003etells the humorous story of idealistic young teacher, George Harpole, who decides to shake things up when he becomes acting head of Tampling St Nicholas Primary School. There's stiff resistance, improper suggestions and children running riot, but true romance may be just around the corner…\u003cbr\u003eJ. L. Carr served in the RAF in WWII and after the war worked as a teacher, publisher and writer. His novel, \u003ci\u003eA Month in the Country,\u003c\/i\u003e won the Guardian Fiction Prize and was also turned into a film starring Colin Firth and Natasha Richardson. Since his death in 1994, Carr has become recognised as one of the great British writers; funny and heart-breaking in equal measure. Immerse yourself in this timeless and very English collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCast and credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by J. L. Carr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Month in the Country \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdapted by Dave Sheasby\u003cbr\u003eProduced by David Hunter\u003cbr\u003eBirkin - \u003cb\u003eRupert Evans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlice - \u003cb\u003eHattie Morahan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeach - \u003cb\u003eStephen Critchlow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoon - \u003cb\u003eBlake Ritson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKathy -\u003cb\u003e Leah Brotherhead\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStation Master - \u003cb\u003eTony Bell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 20 November 2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Harpole Report\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDramatised by Jonathan Smith\u003cbr\u003eDirected and produced by Bruce Young\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Harpole - \u003cb\u003eShaun Dingwall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmma Foxberrow - \u003cb\u003eHattie Morahan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr Tusker - \u003cb\u003eChristian Rodska\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr Theaker - \u003cb\u003eSam Dale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMrs Blossom - \u003cb\u003eLesley Nicol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMrs Rita Grindle-Jones - \u003cb\u003eJane Whittenshaw\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr James Pintle - \u003cb\u003eDavid Holt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMrs Sue Byrd - \u003cb\u003eSusie Riddell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther parts played by the cast\u003cbr\u003eFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 12 March 2012\u003cbr\u003e©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49350363939120,"sku":"BDipq6","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/ipq6-Square-cover.jpg?v=1772149606","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ipq6","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}