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5. The Reckoning

Episode 5 of 5

The boy becomes a man.

General expectations of masculinity and role models from his past catch-up with Robert and there's a reckoning.

Robert Webb concludes his own funny and moving memoir.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2017.

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15 minutes

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Credits

Reader Robert Webb
Author Robert Webb
Abridger Richard Hamilton
Producer Elizabeth Allard

Broadcasts

  • Fri 1 Sep 2017 09:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Sat 2 Sep 2017 00:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 27 Nov 2020 14:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 28 Nov 2020 02:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 15 May 2026 08:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 15 May 2026 13:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 15 May 2026 19:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 16 May 2026 03:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra