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Episode 7

Paul D. learns of a disturbing past incident when Schoolteacher tried to reclaim Sethe and her children. Stars Nadine Marshall.

By Toni Morrison
Adapted by Patricia Cumper

Toni Morrison's seminal 1987 novel about a haunted house in the era that followed the abolition of slavery in the United States is adapted for radio for the first time. Toni Morrison's masterpiece melds horror and poetry as it tells the story of Sethe, a woman who escaped slavery by crossing the Ohio river, but who, eighteen years later, is still not free.

Paul D. learns about what happened eighteen years ago when Schoolteacher, the man who ran the farm where Sethe was a slave, arrived at 124 Bluestone Road and attempted to reclaim Sethe and her children.

The drama is true to the novel's uncompromising depiction of this event, portraying the violent horror and brutality of slavery.

Original music by Jon Nicholls
Singing arranged by Dominique Le Gendre
Sound design by Caleb Knightley

Director: Sasha Yevtushenko.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 17 Oct 2018 02:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Adjoa Andoh
Sethe Nadine Marshall
Paul D Danny Sapani
Stamp Paid Richard Pepple
Baby Suggs Alibe Parsons
Schoolteacher Brian Protheroe
Nephew George Watkins
Director Sasha Yevtushenko
Author Toni Morrison
Adaptor Patricia Cumper

Broadcasts

  • Tue 12 Jan 2016 10:45
  • Tue 12 Jan 2016 19:45
  • Tue 16 Oct 2018 14:30
  • Wed 17 Oct 2018 02:30

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