J.L. Carr: A Month in the Country and The Harpole Report

Synopsis

Two stunning dramatisations from one of the twentieth century’s most beloved authorsSink into the lyrical landscapes and beautifully observed lives of J. L. Carr’s finest stories, brought to life in these glorious, full-cast dramatisations starring Shaun Dingwall (Noughts and Crosses, Top Boy) and Rupert Evans (Man in the High Castle, Bridgerton).This BBC Radio collection includes the Booker nominated, A Month in the Country. Be transported to the Yorkshire village of Oxgodby where, in the aftermath of the First World War, survivor Tom Birkin spends a summer uncovering a medieval mural in the local church. Birkin discovers treasures he thought the war had blown away forever. A tender and beautiful story about spirituality and healing in the aftermath of horror. The Harpole Report tells the humorous story of idealistic young teacher, George Harpole, who decides to shake things up when he becomes acting head of Tampling St Nicholas Primary School. There’s stiff resistance, improper suggestions and children running riot, but true romance may be just around the corner…J. L. Carr served in the RAF in WWII and after the war worked as a teacher, publisher and writer. His novel, A Month in the Country, won the Guardian Fiction Prize and was also turned into a film starring Colin Firth and Natasha Richardson. Since his death in 1994, Carr has become recognised as one of the great British writers; funny and heart-breaking in equal measure. Immerse yourself in this timeless and very English collection.Cast and creditsWritten by J. L. CarrA Month in the Country Adapted by Dave SheasbyProduced by David HunterBirkin - Rupert EvansAlice - Hattie MorahanKeach - Stephen CritchlowMoon - Blake RitsonKathy - Leah BrotherheadStation Master - Tony BellFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 20 November 2010The Harpole ReportDramatised by Jonathan SmithDirected and produced by Bruce YoungGeorge Harpole - Shaun DingwallEmma Foxberrow - Hattie MorahanMr Tusker - Christian RodskaMr Theaker - Sam DaleMrs Blossom - Lesley NicolMrs Rita Grindle-Jones - Jane WhittenshawMr James Pintle - David HoltMrs Sue Byrd - Susie RiddellOther parts played by the castFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 12 March 2012©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd