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9. Break-up

Jean Louise reluctantly confronts Atticus about his involvement in the racist Citizens' Council. 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 has travelled from New York to Maycomb for her annual visit home.

Mid-1950s Alabama is not the same place where she spent idyllic summers with brother Jem.

The 26-year-old will be betrayed and have her trust shattered before she's able to become her own woman.

Jean Louise reluctantly confronts Atticus about the Citizens' Council.

Abridged by Robin Brooks

Read by Fenella Woolgar

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie.

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in August 2015.

8 days left to listen

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 8 May 2026 03:45

Credits

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

Broadcasts

  • Thu 20 Aug 2015 22:45
  • Thu 5 May 2016 14:00
  • Fri 6 May 2016 02:00
  • Thu 28 Feb 2019 14:00
  • Fri 1 Mar 2019 02:00
  • Thu 7 May 2026 08:45
  • Thu 7 May 2026 13:45
  • Thu 7 May 2026 19:45
  • Fri 8 May 2026 03:45

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