A High Wind In Jamaica

Posted by Robert on September 27, 2013 at 9:32pm

To say A High Wind in Jamaica is a tale about children who are abducted by pirates is to make it seem like a children's book. But that's completely wrong; its theme is actually how heartless children are.

The story begins almost whimsically in Jamaica, with five English children surviving a hurricane. Later on, as the ship is returning to Europe, we enter Treasure Island territory when the vessel is boarded by pirates.

Here's where it gets good, because the pirates and the children begin to switch places. At first the pirates are the brutal ones, drinking heavily and throwing people overboard as pirates will. But the children have such a deformed sense of right and wrong that it's soon the pirates who are frightened of them.

BBC R4 - Richard Hughes' 'A High Wind In Jamaica'
Adapted by Bryonry Lavery
Music by Nina Humphries
Directed by Katherine Bailey
Broadcast in two parts May 28 and June 6, 2000

A High Wind in Jamaica 1 of 2

A High Wind in Jamaica 2 of 2

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  • Gayle Crane September 28, 2013 at 12:49pm

    Hi Robert,

       I enjoyed the 1965 movie, and I look forward to this presentation.  It's my experience that if I enjoyed the movie, I almost always enjoy the audio podcast--and sometimes even more.  Thank you, Robert!

  • abby September 28, 2013 at 7:47am

    Thanks!

  • Couch Potato September 28, 2013 at 6:57am

    Thank you!

  • william warren September 27, 2013 at 11:59pm

    This will come in handy for the coming weekend. Many thanks.

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