Two Lives by Vikram Seth

The heartrending story and unlikely pairing of the author's Indian great-uncle and his German-Jewish wife. Set against some of the 20th century's most harrowing events.

Radio 4 Extra,3 episodes

Episodes

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1. Seventeen
At 17, Vikram Seth goes to stay with two remarkable relatives.
17 Oct 2005,15 mins
2. Berlin
Shanti Uncle takes lodgings in Berlin, and destiny calls to him on the eve of war.
18 Oct 2005,15 mins
3. War
1937. Shanti pursues dentistry in Edinburgh. Henny remains in ever more dangerous Berlin.
19 Oct 2005,15 mins