Drama
Station:
BBC Four (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2022-04-10
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A series of four creative performance readings of iconic British novels. Each episode is directed by emerging talent from the New Creatives scheme.
There is no Next Episode of The Read planned.
S4E2 - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Step into the magical world of Narnia with CS Lewis's beloved fantasy classic brimming with adventure, courage and Turkish Delight.
Air Date: 25 Dec 2025 13:00 (CDT)
S4E3 - The 39 Steps
Murder, conspiracy and espionage are the thrilling themes of Buchan's gripping adventure novel set against the backdrop of WWI. BAFTA-nominated actor John Hannah reads.
Air Date: 26 Feb 2026 15:00 (CDT)
S4E4 - The Picture of Dorian Gray with Luke Thompson
Oscar Wilde's haunting tale of beauty, vanity and moral corruption, where eternal youth comes at a terrible price. Luke Thompson delivers a spellbinding performance of Wilde's only novel.
Air Date: 22 Mar 2026 16:00 (CDT)