Assoc for Scottish Literature

Currently on the BBC iPlayer: The 39 Steps: The Read with John Hannah

Murder, conspiracy and espionage are the themes of John Buchan’s gripping novel that sees Richard Hannay, a bored adventurer, become embroiled in a plot to assassinate a political figure.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002rxp2/the-read-series-4-the-39-steps-the-read-with-john-hannah

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The Read - Series 4: The 39 Steps: The Read with John Hannah

Murder, conspiracy and espionage are the thrilling themes of Buchan’s gripping adventure novel set against the backdrop of WWI. BAFTA-nominated actor John Hannah reads.

BBC iPlayer
Mar 14 at 4:41pmWeb
Show threadWenMar 14
@scotlit But why on television?
Show threadAssoc for Scottish LiteratureMar 14
@Wen No clue. I mean I suppose it’s cheap … and personally I loved “Jackanory” as a kid, so I don’t really mind
Show threadBodhipaksaMar 14
@scotlit @Wen I welcome anything that brings people back into the world of books.
Show threadWenMar 14
@scotlit I suppose I just enjoy listening to read books when i am out walking or running. The screen adds little for me 😐