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A bittersweet tale of a man whose breakfast habits allow him a tantalizing glimpse of romance outside his loveless marriage.

A bittersweet tale of a man whose breakfast habits allow him a tantalizing glimpse of romance outside his loveless marriage.

Mukhtar Sahib is a Pakistani farmer and a creature of habit - every morning he takes breakfast and reads the paper with the local postmaster - but finds himself gradually drawn to the woman of the house. Will fate and the strictures of his society allow him a taste of happiness after his morning tea?

Produced by Clive Brill
A Pacificus production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Mon 30 Jul 2012 22:45

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  • Mon 30 Jul 2012 22:45

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