The Golden Gate

This BBC Radio 3 dramatisation of Vikram Seth's verse novel vividly depicts the interconnected lives and loves of five young professionals in 1980s San Francisco, capturing the city’s vibrant culture and the characters’ pursuit of happiness, love, and self-discovery. Written entirely in verse and inspired by Pushkin's Eugene Onegin, the narrative explores their relationships against a backdrop of music, protests, and city life just before gentrification transformed the area. The adaptation features a talented cast and brings Seth’s playful, lyrical, and profound storytelling to life in a compelling listening experience.