Episode 4
Pyotr has apologised to Kate for the upset over his and Dr Battista’s plan for a marriage of convenience. Read by Liza Ross.
Dr Battista, an obsessively dedicated scientist, lives with daughters Kate and Bunny in Baltimore.
He spends most of his waking hours assisted in his lab by brilliant young researcher, Pyotr. But Pyotr’s visa is set to soon expire and fearful that it won’t be renewed Dr Battista has suggested Kate might marry him and resolve the situation to everyone’s satisfaction – except hers.
After all it’s not as if Kate has a boyfriend or a bevy of admirers like her pretty sister, Bunny.
Pyotr has paid a visit to Kate at home and apologised for offending her. Dr Battista is determined to see the fact that she responded graciously to his apology as progress, and is still keen to persuade her to at least consider his plan.
Without Pyotr he’s convinced that he would be unable to successfully complete his research, which he believes to be at a crucial stage.
Written by Anne Tyler
Read by Liza Ross
Abridged and Produced by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 first broadcast in June 2016.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Liza Ross |
| Author | Anne Tyler |
| Abridger | Jill Waters |
| Producer | Jill Waters |
Broadcasts
Thu 16 Jun 2016 22:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Thu 12 Nov 2020 14:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 13 Nov 2020 02:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra