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Max Hastings recalls the marriage of his Fleet Street parents, roving reporter Mac and glamorous editor Anne.

He came into this world as 'the elephant'. Was everyone prepared?

With additional readings by Nigel Hastings as Mac and Joanna Monro as Anne.

Abridged by Penny Leicester.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 27 Jan 2015 00:45

Broadcasts

  • Mon 8 Mar 2010 09:45
  • Tue 9 Mar 2010 00:30
  • Mon 26 Jan 2015 14:45
  • Tue 27 Jan 2015 00:45

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