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A Month in the Country by JL Carr (Omnibus)

Veteran Tom Birkin arrives in the village of Oxgodby and finds healing in a golden summer month. Read by Will Howard.

First World War veteran Tom Birkin arrives in the Yorkshire village of Oxgodby and uncovers a mysterious Medieval mural in the church.

Set across a golden summer month, JL Carr’s poetic classic also sees Tom finding some peace and healing.

Omnibus of five parts abridged by Clara Glynn.

Read by Will Howard.

Producer: Naomi Walmsley

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2022.

22 days left to listen

1 hour, 15 minutes

Last on

Last Sunday 02:30

Broadcasts

  • Sat 22 Aug 2026 07:30
  • Sat 22 Aug 2026 12:30
  • Sat 22 Aug 2026 18:30
  • Last Sunday 02:30