The Read Series 4 was commissioned by BBC Arts and BBC Four, broadcast on BBC Four and is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

4 x 60 minute films. A series of four creative performance readings of iconic British Novels. By blending rich audio-visual storytelling with timeless masterpieces, the series offers a soothing yet deeply engaging sensory experience for modern audiences.

“I’ve always been curious about why stories stick around. I’d heard about this book, and 140 years later, it’s still provocative and unsettling, and still thrills people. And if the page seems unappealing, having someone speak it to you can help bring the story to life. It takes us back to being a kid somehow, I think.” - Luke Thompson