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5. Revelation
Episode 5 of 5
As he is dying, Thomas summons his rival Joshua Reynolds, and his wife makes a surprising revelation. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.
For his final years Thomas Gainsborough returns to London where he paints over 100 portraits and 30 landscapes.
Knowing that he's dying, he summons his old rival Joshua Reynolds and, on his deathbed, his wife Margaret makes a surprising revelation.
James Hamilton's portrait of 18th-century artist Thomas Gainsborough.
Concluded by Julian Rhind-Tutt.
Abridged by Libby Spurrier.
Director: Kate McAll
A Pier production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2017.
Last on
Sat 30 Oct 2021
02:00
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Julian Rhind-Tutt |
| Author | James Hamilton |
| Abridger | Libby Spurrier |
| Director | Kate McAll |
Broadcasts
Fri 11 Aug 2017 09:45麻豆社 Radio 4 FM- Sat 12 Aug 2017 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4
- Fri 29 Oct 2021 14:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 30 Oct 2021 02:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra