Barry Hines: Kes, Billy’s Last Stand & more

This audiobook collection features three radio dramas and an abridged reading of Barry Hines' renowned novel, A Kestrel for a Knave (Kes). Set in Northern England, the stories delve into the complexities of working-class life, including the darkly comedic Billy's Last Stand, the poignant Two Men from Derby, and the tense Looking at the Sun. The audiobook includes a heartfelt rendition of Kes, narrated by Stephen Tompkinson, illustrating the struggles and triumphs of a young boy and his tether to a wild kestrel.