Set in the ancient world, a prospector travels from northern to southern Europe in search of the valuable, but toxic, lead rock. Read by Paul Copley.
Janet Suzman introduces a major new dramatization of Primo Levi's short stories about our human relationship with the chemical elements - a book the Royal Institution of Great Britain named 'the best science book ever'. Dramatised by Graham White from the translation by Raymond Rosenthal.
In 'Lead', set in the ancient world, a prospector travels from northern to southern Europe in search of the valuable, but toxic, lead rock. Read by Paul Copley.
Produced and directed by Marc Beeby and Emma Harding.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Paul Copley |
| Author | Primo Levi |
| Adaptor | Graham White |
| Director | Marc Beeby |
| Director | Emma Harding |
| Producer | Marc Beeby |
| Producer | Emma Harding |
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- Fri 22 Jul 201609:45BBC Radio 4 FM
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Primo Levi's The Periodic Table
Major dramatisation of Primo Levi's element-themed stories about life, work and matter.
