Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

In an intimate portrait of our nearest neighbour, Oliver Morton explores the disappointment that followed the Apollo missions.
Read by Robin Laing

In this intimate and profound portrait of the Moon, writer Oliver Morton explores the different spaces that Earth’s closest neighbour occupies in our lives.

After the excitement of the Apollo missions comes inevitable disappointment as the focus shifts to further flung parts of the solar system. But is a return to the Moon imminent?

Reader Robin Laing
Abridger Anna Magnusson
Producer Eilidh McCreadie

14 minutes

Last on

Fri 14 Jun 2019 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 13 Jun 2019 09:45
  • Fri 14 Jun 2019 00:30

Listen to more Audio Books

Listen to more Audio Books

Including My Sister The Serial Killer, Queenie, The Flatshare and more.

Opening Lines

Opening Lines

John Yorke unpacks the themes behind the stories in Radio 4's weekend afternoon dramas.

Sample our books and authors Clip Collection

Interviews, previews and reviews

Subscribe to the Short stories podcast

Featuring the best stories from the UK's finest writers

How many of these 100 Novels have you read?

How many of these 100 Novels have you read?

After a passionate debate, our panel has come up with this surprising literary selection.

Finding Your Story

Finding Your Story

Ten remarkable novels about identity: Which one will help you discover yourself?

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Arts: Books

Celebrating reading and the 100 novels that have shaped our world.