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Dewey Eyed by Sarah Naomi Lee

What can Philippa do, when the Dewey Decimal cataloguing system is the only language her mum understands? Stars Olivia Colman.

Philippa is a librarian from a long line of librarians.

When her father dies and her mother loses her wits, Philippa tries the only language Vera understands, that of the Dewey cataloguing system.

Can it help guide her back to sanity?

Starring Olivia Colman and Sheila Reid.

Written by Sarah Naomi Lee
:
Philippa .... Olivia Colman
Vera .... Sheila Reid
Sheila .... Caroline Guthrie
Alistair .... Paul Rider

Director: Jessica Dromgoole

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in March 2009

45 minutes

Last on

Sat 21 Mar 2026 05:00
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Mon 30 Mar 2009 14:15
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Fri 5 Aug 2011 14:15
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Tue 4 Feb 2014 11:15
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 4 Feb 2014 21:15
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 5 Feb 2014 04:15
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 20 Mar 2026 15:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 20 Mar 2026 21:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 21 Mar 2026 05:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra