Fans of Fitzrovia-immortalised-in-literature may enjoy the drama series currently being broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra.
Saturday, Ian McEwan’s novel about the day in the life of a neurosurgeon, is abridged in 10 parts by Alison Joseph and is read by Robert Glenister.
Set on 15th February 2003 against the backdrop on the Iraq War, McEwan tells a story about Henry Perowne who’s comfortable life is rudely interrupted by a chance, and unfortunate, encounter near Tottenham Court Road.
McEwan used to live in Fitzroy Square and the story is set in his home and describes many of the streets of Fitzrovia.