Episode 2
Collingwood Ingram puts aside his love of ornithology to immerse himself in the study of cherry trees. Read by Hattie Morahan.
Having decided to become a world expert in cherry trees from his home in Kent, 鈥楥herry鈥� Ingram now had the daunting task of achieving that accolade.
Read by Hattie Morahan.
Portrait of a little-known Englishman, a story of Britain and Japan in the 20th century and an exploration of the delicate blossoms whose beauty is admired around the world.
Collingwood Ingram, known as 'Cherry' after his defining life's work, was born in 1880 and lived to 100, witnessing a fraught century of conflict and change.
Written and translated by Naoko Abe
Abridged by Isobel Creed and Lizzie Davies
Producer: Lizzie Davies
A Waters Company production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2019.
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Tue 19 Mar 2019 09:45麻豆社 Radio 4 FM- Wed 20 Mar 2019 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4
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