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5. Screaming Dirt

Reeling from her discoveries, Jean Louise seeks comfort from one of her oldest friends. Read by Fenella Woolgar.

Believed lost for decades after 'To Kill A Mockingbird' was published, Harper Lee's explosive second novel finally appeared in 2015.

It revisits much-loved characters, this time through adult eyes.

Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch travels from New York to Maycomb for her annual visit home.

Now she's in shock after learning that her father Atticus is chairman of a white separatist group in Maycomb.

She's relieved when he agrees to take the case of their beloved old housekeeper Calpurnia's grandson, who has knocked down and killed a white man.

But her relief is short-lived...

Abridged by Robin Brooks

Read by Fenella Woolgar.

Producer Eilidh McCreadie.

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in August 2015.

2 days left to listen

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 2 May 2026 03:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Fenella Woolgar
Author Harper Lee
Abridger Robin Brooks
Producer Eilidh McCreadie

Broadcasts

  • Fri 14 Aug 2015 22:45
  • Fri 29 Apr 2016 14:00
  • Sat 30 Apr 2016 02:00
  • Fri 22 Feb 2019 14:00
  • Sat 23 Feb 2019 02:00
  • Fri 1 May 2026 08:45
  • Fri 1 May 2026 13:45
  • Fri 1 May 2026 19:45
  • Sat 2 May 2026 03:45

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