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The author reveals his interest in cave paintings and what they reveal. Posthumous essays written by the creator of Wallander following his diagnosis of cancer. From March 2016.

Henning Mankell was creator of Wallander, the fictional detective. His posthumous essays, translated by Laurie Thompson with Marlaine Delargy, and abridged by Katrin Williams, refer to his illness and explore much more besides:

The author explains his long-standing interest in cave paintings and what they tell us now. He also witnesses a search for fresh water within saltwater - which again, tells us something new..

Reader Tim Pigott-Smith

Producer Duncan Minshull.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 9 Feb 2018 02:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Tim Pigott-Smith
Producer Duncan Minshull
Author Henning Mankell
Abridger Katrin Williams

Broadcasts

  • Thu 17 Mar 2016 09:45
  • Fri 18 Mar 2016 00:30
  • Thu 8 Feb 2018 14:45
  • Fri 9 Feb 2018 02:45

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