Episode 2
As she sets sail on her voyage, the author recalls another dramatic boat journey. Read by Teresa Gallagher.
A Viking Funeral.
Teresa Gallagher reads Kathleen Winter's story of her journey as the Writer-in-Residence on a boat travelling through the Northwest Passage, and how the voyage became as much an exploration of her own roots as a venture into the arctic ice fields.
Kathleen Winter was born in Bill Quay, near Gateshead. When she was still young, the family emigrated to Newfoundland. Winter, who now lives in Montreal, was a TV scriptwriter and a newspaper columnist before turning her hand to short stories. Her first collection of stories - 'boYs' - was published in 2007 and her first novel 'Annabel' came out three years later.
'Annabel' was shortlisted for the three main Canadian literary prizes in 2010 - the Scotiabank Giller Prize, the Rogers' Writers' Trust Prize and the Governor General's Award. Boundless was shortlisted for the RBC Taylor Award for non-fiction.
Abridged by Pete Nichols
Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 first broadcast in March 2015.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Teresa Gallagher |
| Producer | Karen Rose |
| Author | Kathleen Winter |
| Abridger | Pete Nichols |
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Tue 24 Mar 2015 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM- Wed 25 Mar 2015 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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