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The Read
Step inside the world of some of Britain's most compelling novels with "The Read" a series that brings literature vividly to life. Each episode combines creative performance readings with cinematic visuals, immersing you in post-war London streets to rural Welsh hills. With works from Samuel Selvon, Bruce Chatwin, and other celebrated British authors, read by actors including Mark Benton, Callum Scott Howells, Liv Hill, and Danielle Vitalis, this is an immersive celebration of literature. IT's a chance to experience evocative storytelling that bridges page and screen.
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- 2 Seasons
- 2022-2023
- Theater
- 12, TV-14
Step inside the world of some of Britain's most compelling novels with "The Read" a series that brings literature vividly to life. Each episode combines creative performance readings with cinematic visuals, immersing you in post-war London streets to rural Welsh hills. With works from Samuel Selvon, Bruce Chatwin, and other celebrated British authors, read by actors including Mark Benton, Callum Scott Howells, Liv Hill, and Danielle Vitalis, this is an immersive celebration of literature. IT's a chance to experience evocative storytelling that bridges page and screen.
Cast & Crew
(Director), Danielle Vitalis (Narrator), (Director), Liv Hill (Narrator), (Director), Mark Benton (Narrator), (Director), Callum Scott Howells (Narrator), (Director), Alex Kingston (Narrator), Christopher Eccleston (Narrator)1. The Lonely Londoners
Samuel Selvon's classic novel captures the struggle and resilience of Caribbean immigrants in postwar London, narrated by Danielle Vitalis.
58 mins
2. On the Black Hill
Narrated by Callum Scott Howells, Bruce Chatwin's "On The Black Hill" tells of twin brothers bound to their Welsh farm. A story of love and belonging.
1hr
3. The Day of the Sardine
Set in 1960s Newcastle, this gritty tale follows Arthur Haggerston, a rebellious teen. Narrated by Mark Benton.
59 mins
4. A Vision of Loveliness
Follow Janey James as she navigates 1960s London's glamorous yet hollow social scene in this darkly comic tale, narrated by Liv Hill.
57 mins