Book of Man

Narrated by BAFTA and Golden Globe winner Josh O’Connor, Book of Man is a tender, unflinching examination of the relationships between the fathers and sons of four generations of the same family. This epic song story, by writer and musician Rob Marr, is uniquely composed of short narratives interwoven with original songs, to create a truly immersive storytelling experience.

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Book of Man Part 3

In the final episode of Book of Man, narrated by Josh O'Connor, the man finds a measure of peace, grows old, completes some tasks from his bucket list and dies in the arms of his wife of 44 years. At his funeral his son discovers a very different side to the man he thought he knew, before beginning his own adventures. Stories and songs interweave to create a truly immersive storytelling experience. Words and music by Rob Marr. Narrated by Josh O’Connor. The first single from Book of Man, Death a...

Nov 13, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Book of Man Part 2

In Part 2 of Book of Man, narrated by Josh O'Connor, the man has a family, survives many trials and writes his own Book of Man. Stories and songs interweave to create a truly immersive storytelling experience. Words and music by Rob Marr. Narrated by Josh O’Connor. The first single from Book of Man, Death and Comfort , will be available from all the usual places, including Bandcamp, from Friday November 13th 2020. Book of Man - The Album - will be released early 2021. Please visit www.robmarr.ne...

Nov 06, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Book of Man Part 1

In Part 1 of Book of Man, narrated by Josh O'Connor, a young boy has a berry eating competition with his little brother, who is poisoned and dies. The boy is exiled to boarding school and we follow him through manhood and nautical, familial and wartime adventures before the baton passes to his teenaged son. Stories and songs interweave to create a truly immersive storytelling experience. Words and music by Rob Marr. Narrated by Josh O’Connor. The first single from Book of Man, Death and Comfort ...

Oct 30, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Book of Man

Teaser from upcoming podcast drama Book of Man. Narrated by BAFTA-winner Josh O’Connor, Book of Man is a tender, unflinching examination of the relationships between the fathers and sons of four generations of the same family. This epic song story, by writer and musician Rob Marr, is uniquely composed of short narratives interwoven with original songs, to create a truly immersive storytelling experience. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bookofman . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Aug 02, 2020•4 min

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