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Posthumous essays dealing touchingly with cancer. Henning Mankell recalls bunking off school and heading for Paris, without any French or money. From March 2016.

Henning Mankell was creator of Wallander, the fictional detective. His posthumous essays, translated by Laurie Thompson with Marlaine Delargy, and abridged by Katrin Williams, refer to his illness and explore much more besides:

One day at school, struggling with Latin, he decides to up sticks and make for Paris. With no French, no money and a vague address to head for. But it's certainly an adventure..

Reader Tim Pigott-Smith

Producer Duncan Minshull.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 7 Feb 2018 02:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Tim Pigott-Smith
Producer Duncan Minshull
Author Henning Mankell
Abridger Katrin Williams

Broadcasts

  • Tue 15 Mar 2016 09:45
  • Wed 16 Mar 2016 00:30
  • Tue 6 Feb 2018 14:45
  • Wed 7 Feb 2018 02:45

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