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The Bat Man

A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

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The Bat Man

By: Amelia Bullmore
Narrated by: Bill Nighy, Georgia Groome, Jenny Agutter, Katherine Parkinson, Lauren Mote, Sean Baker
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 A BBC Radio 4 'Afternoon Play' starring Bill Nighy as widower Christopher, originally broadcast on 20 April 2011.When his wife died three years ago, Christopher fled London for a simpler existence in Cornwall, where he has settled on bat protection as his mission. Colette and her noisy daughters rent the holiday cottage next door and disturb the peace - both his and that of his beloved bats.'The Bat Man' stars Bill Nighy, Katherine Parkinson, Jenny Agutter, Sean Baker, Lauren Mote and Georgia Groome. Entertainment & Performing Arts Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction
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Very enjoyable listen. Bill Nighy is always good to hear, as are Katherine Parkinson and Jenny Agutter. Compact storyline with delightful description of countryside/holiday setting. Wish it has been a slightly longer play.

Short but sweet

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This is a magical 45 minutes. Enchanting, entertaining, poetic, perfect. A truly transporting listen. Enjoy!

Mesmerising

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