Book at Bedtime - Alex y Robert - Episode 2

Written by Wena Poon. Alex has contacted Roberto. After his latest bullfight in Valencia they drive somewhere they can talk away from his entourage and the paparazzi. Some bullfighting terms: corrida de toros - "running of the bulls", or bullfight veronica - a pass made by a torero during the first act of a bullfight, using the pink and yellow cape held before his chest with both hands. Named after Saint Veronica, who is often depicted in classical paintings holding her veil in the same way. recibiendo - a high-risk method of killing the bull. The bullfighter urges the bull to charge at him and his raised sword, such that he "receives" it, as opposed to running at a stationary bull. Abridged by Jeremy Osborne Read by Lorelei King Producer: Karen Rose A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4.