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The Outrun by Amy Liptrot (Omnibus)

Amy Liptrot's incisive memoir of fleeing London to battle her alcoholism amid Orkney's luminous landscape. Read by Tracy Wiles.

Amy Liptrot's incisive memoir of overcoming alcoholism amid the luminous Orkney landscape.

Liptrot grew up on a sheep farm on Orkney. She was shaped by the wind-swept islands, but longed for the excitement of the city. A move to London led to a life that was hedonistic and fun but she was unable to control her drinking. Her alcoholism exposed her to some terrifying situations and left her lost and lonely. At thirty she finds herself washed up back home in Orkney, and discovers that this place she once longed to escape is curative, its wildness and lore playing an essential part in her recovery from addiction.

Amy finds herself washed up and back home....

Written by Amy Liptrot

Read by Tracy Wiles

Omnibus of five parts abridged by Sara Davies.

Producer: Simon Richardson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2016.

1 hour, 10 minutes

On radio

Sunday 07:30

Broadcasts

  • Sun 24 Jan 2016 09:00
  • Sun 24 Jan 2016 20:00
  • Sunday 07:30
  • Sunday 12:30
  • Sunday 18:30
  • Next Monday 02:30