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4 Extra Debut. Young Newton never settled at school, and has to see the headmaster about a rather delicate subject. Short stories recalling England in the '40s, read by Bill Nighy.

Francis Wyndam's three subtle stories of desire and yearning during the dark days of the second world war are matchless in tone and nuance. They centre on the young and old, on those upstairs and downstairs, on those living in town and country...

1.The Facts of Life

Young Newton never settled at the school, then he has to see the
headmaster about a rather delicate subject...

Read by Bill Nighy
Producer Duncan Minshull.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 25 Jul 2012 04:00

Broadcasts

  • Tue 13 Jan 2009 15:30
  • Tue 10 Aug 2010 15:30
  • Tue 24 Jul 2012 21:00
  • Wed 25 Jul 2012 04:00