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2. On the Way to Salisbury
Episode 2 of 10
Inspired by a view on his trip to Cornwall, Stevens ponders the qualities of what makes a great butler. Read by John Moffatt.
1956: Salisbury - Stevens is making his way to Cornwall to visit former housekeeper, Miss Kenton.
Earlier, he stopped to take in a breath-taking view of the English countryside.
Stevens is looking back on a lifetime of service as butler in one of the great stately homes of England.
Coming to the end of his career, he belatedly puts his life into perspective.
Kazuo Ishiguro's 1989 Booker Prize winning novel.
Abridged by Catherine Czerkawska.
Read by John Moffatt.
Producer: Marilyn Imrie
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 1990.
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