Episode 1
Stefan Zweig strolls the seafront at Ostend, Belgium. He is with his mistress and waiting for another writer, Joseph Roth, to arrive.
Volker Weidermann's account of the charming resort of Ostend, and in 1936 it's a haven for Middle-Europe emigres. Abridged in five episodes by Katrin Williams:
Stefan Zweig strolls the seafront, visits a cafe, and waits for his friend Joseph Roth to arrive. Also in town are other writers, wives and mistresses, as storm clouds gather over the rest of Europe..
Reader Peter Firth
Producer Duncan Minshull.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Peter Firth |
| Author | Volker Weisemann |
| Abridger | Katrin Williams |
| Producer | Duncan Minshull |
Broadcasts
- Mon 25 Jan 2016 09:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Tue 26 Jan 2016 00:30BBC Radio 4
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