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Partita by Barbara Kingsolver Episodes

  1. Today 22:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Prelude III & Sarabande

    3/10 As Livia clears her late mother's house, long-buried memories rise to the surface.

  2. Tomorrow 22:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Sarabande & Prelude IV

    4/10 Livia remembers the relationship that strained her commitment to music as a young prodigy.

  3. Friday 22:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Fugue

    5/10 Livia's blissful life of music, passion and exploration is about to be upended.

  4. Monday 22:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Prelude V & Pathetique

    6/10 As Livia clears her mother's house, she uncovers answers about her brother's tragic death.

  5. Next Tuesday 22:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Pathetique & Prelude VI

    7/10 Just as Livia recovers from her horrific injury, another health crisis fells her.

  6. Next Wednesday 22:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Da Capo

    8/10 Back home to recuperate, Livia finds much has changed since she left for college.

  7. Next Thursday 22:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Prelude VII

    9/10 As Sigurd's visit looms, Livia finishes sifting through memories at her mother's house.

  8. Fri 30 Oct 2026 22:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Al Fine

    10/10 Past and present are about to collide on the day of Livia's concert.