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1. Legacy

4 Extra Debut. A legacy from his uncle gives 13-year-old Thomas the means to travel to London to study art. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Portrait of 18th-century artist Thomas Gainsborough written by James Hamilton

A legacy from his uncle gives 13-year-old Thomas the means to leave Sudbury and travel to London where the arts and crafts are flourishing.

He studies engraving with Gravelot and finds work decorating the entertainment kiosks in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.

Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Abridged in five parts by Libby Spurrier.

Director: Kate McAll.

A Pier production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 26 Oct 2021 02:00

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Role Contributor
Reader Julian Rhind-Tutt
Author James Hamilton
Abridger Libby Spurrier
Director Kate McAll

Broadcasts

  • Mon 7 Aug 2017 09:45
  • Tue 8 Aug 2017 00:30
  • Mon 25 Oct 2021 14:00
  • Tue 26 Oct 2021 02:00